/r/CosplayHelp
This subreddit is for anyone who needs help with their cosplay. This includes armor making, sewing, wig help, etc.
This is a subreddit where cosplayers can come to get help. Treat everyone with respect. Do not harass or put others down.
If you'd like to post a question to Cosplay Help, please be sure to include a photo example of what you need help with.
Refer to the wiki for some basic tips on getting started.
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Cosplaying gorou from genshin and he has these cutouts in the sides of his pants- I already have a pattern I’m using for the pants, is there a way I can just alter the pattern to add these in?
Was wondering if anyone could help me identify the shoes shaggy wears in Scooby Doo 2 Monsters unleashed? Love the costume, and love the shoes but can quite identify what they are or find something close. Any recommendations?
I have one long hair and II have trouble keeping it detangled. I have heard that crimping it horizontally helps it staying detangled without much effort, but the wig is not a quality one and Im worried of destroying it. Would a detangler spray for wigs work better?
Looking to attend otakon this year and want to go as diablo from "that time I got reincarnated as a slime" but I'm having trouble finding contacts that would work or are even close for that matter. I have a feeling I'm looking for something not in the realm of possibility but figured I ask any experts out there as I'm a novice at best. Thanks for any help you can throw my way!
I’m trying to emulate Valentino from Hazbin Hotel, but for those who have watched the series, you know that he isn’t exactly the nicest guy. His entire character his built upon him being a perverted, abusive prick. Is there a way to maintain character without making people uncomfortable?
I’m a ordinarily male presenting person, but have wanted to build a Velma cosplay for a con for some time. I’ve even bought shape wear and heels. That said I want to keep the illusion that I am Velma/female. Sorry horny confused folk.
I’m looking at latex masks of scooby doo villains and classic monsters. I feel like a bunch of them could be fun, but don’t want to over look ideas. Who do you think Velma would wear the mask of?
I'm wanting to put together a Beatrice cosplay for the next con I go to, but I can't find any leggings or tights that match Beatrice's. If anyone could help direct me to some I could buy, or instruct how to make it myself, it would be much appreciated!
Hello! The costume I'm working on rn (the shifting mound from slay the princess) is super hard! When looking at the main body, it looks like a corset will probably be my best bet, but seeing as it will be covered in hot glue and more, I don't want to spend too much on a base corset. Where can I go to get a decent corset? My waist will be pretty covered so I'm not as worried about sinching but I would want more chest support. I've tried amazon corsets before, but they are pretty flimsy. Wanted to know if anything better was out there for a decent price. I've seen some on Esty for about $40, but maybe there are better trusted places, or maybe a corset isn't the best option and something else work work better.
This sounds like a weird question to ask, but can anyone who has worn these fake silicone boobs tell me what sort of undergarment do you wear underneath them?
Do you wear the silicone directly onto your skin or with a bra? For context, I'm cosplaying Mitsuri Kanroji from KnY, and live in a hot and humid country.
Thanks in advance.
Hey! I've been looking for the jeans that this character wears- I pretty much have the rest of the cosplay ready, I'm just unsure what to even search for when looking at it. Search terms like jorts or such usually ends with shorts that finish at around the knees where I'm looking for a bit of extra length.
I know "glass skin" and such is a trend in the makeup industry, but that's not exactly my goal (especially when it often involves long-term, expensive procedures).
I'd like to somehow achieve a look leaving my skin very... Translucent? Smooth? Porcelain? Ghostly, maybe? Even if it looks uncanny (e.g. those 100% airbrushed photoshop edits or humanoid robots).
I know this can definitely be achieved through digital editing, but what about physically IRL? Is it doable at all?
The only thing closest to it that I can think of are those silicone prosthetic heads/faces, but they're quite expensive as well (and likely agonizing for someone with sensory issues).
Hello all!
I am a total cosplaying beginner but very exited to make my first steps, learn a lot of stuff and have lots of fun!
The cosplay I want to do is Gabimaru from the Anime / Manga Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku. I already took some sample pictures from the Anime and started focusing on the individual parts of the outfit.
The first thing I want to address is the wig. I found those two shops in the subreddit's wiki:
https://arda-wigs.com/
https://www.epiccosplay.com/
I searched for short and white wigs and found those wigs:
Derek Classic - Short Layered Boy Cut Wig – Arda Wigs USA (arda-wigs.com)Hansel CLASSIC – Arda Wigs USA (arda-wigs.com)
I feel like they might be a good pick, but I am not really sure. I would greatly appreciate some opinions on the wigs I found, or just any tip in general what I should keep in mind when choosing a wig!
I attached an image of Gabimaru at this post:
Hello, I am looking to buy a cosplay from uwowo and I want to know if they do shipping to Romania (or literally any country that is in the EU space).
Planing to cosplay Joker from Smile Precure, but need help with the mask. I was thinking some kind of translucent fabric or mesh? Any ideas how to black out the mask eyes while still being able to see?
I’m gonna drive myself insane trying to recolor this jacket. It’s a black polyester blend that I’m trying to color lighter. Bleach? Fabric spray paint? I haven’t touched it yet, should I find a test swatch to mess with? Any suggestions are appreciated! Thanks!
Hi all! Letting everyone know there is a new space for Australian cosplayers r/CosplayAus and encourage all this in Australia to come join and build a community! This was inspired from DreamHack that just ran this weekend and conversations around lack of specific subs for us!
Hi, I would like to make a grim reaper costume to match my wife’s costume. The problem is, I wear glasses and I can’t use contact lenses. I have no idea how to wear a mask with my glasses on. Maybe somebody has an idea?
I got airsoft gear and i want to theme it after militech from cyberpunk but idk what type/paint to use on clothes and the gear
Hello, hope all of you are doing well! It’s actually my first time ordering a cosplay, so i was wondering if anyone could help me out. I know that dokidoki has some pretty reasonably priced costumes and so i’m debating whether i should order it there or not. What i’m concerned about is the delivery time, the cosplay i want to get is listed as ready to ship and i’m thinking of getting an express shipping as well, but do you guys think that it’ll ship to Germany by may 20th? I’ve seen quite mixed reviews on their shipping haha, some say it took more than 3 months to get their cosplay, others say that they got it under 2. So would you guys recommend getting it there or ordering from amazon or something like that?
I'm looking at items for a future convention that I'm gonna go to, and saw the Items I was looking for on a website titled EZCosplay.com I was wondering is thats a good website to use for cosplay items?
I want to use my Surface for it but if not, what could I use as an alternative
I know it's a dumbass question I just don't know what else I could use 😭 also I hope the flair is right