Answering Beginner Cosplay Questions! | AnyaPanda

Welcome back! I've decided to try making more cosplay advice videos, so today I'm answering some beginner cosplay questions! I really hope this video comes in handy for some of you, thank you to everyone who submitted questions.
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[@danicallahan8659]

Just wanted to add a small comment for anyone scrolling thru, as someone who has cosplayed for quite a few years IGNORE the gatekeepers who tell you that you shouldn't cosplay someone "basic" or "overpopular" ie Harley Quinn. Cosplay whoever you want! If you want to cosplay Harley and so do ten other people at cons, WHO CARES? You're all cosplaying that character because you like them. And you all might be doing slightly different versions/your own takes on the character. And even if you aren't, it doesn't matter. Cosplay is about having fun and expressing your like of characters. Don't let people tell you you can't cosplay someone.

[@Caz_Hamilton]

Thank you! I'm getting a female Todoroki cosplay for xmas,and Ive been kinda worried cause at the convention i wont to last year (i'm going again) half the people there were Deku's and Todoroki's!

[@smolmuffin]

Yep! While I would love to cosplay less popular characters, I still really want to do a Kokichi one even tho he's super popular. Him, Junko and Komaeda literally are the backbones of Danganronpa cosplay.

[@booitsaghost3563]

@@smolmuffin I'm going to a con in a few months and I'm doing Junko despite how popular she is, so I say if Kokichi is who u want to cosplay than go for it, and if u see others in the same cosplay it's a great talking point and a way to meet like-minded people!

[@annabelledoesstuff]

tbh I'd be super excited if I saw people cosplaying the same character as me! gives you a conversation starter and something in common! literally a friendship waiting to happen :)

[@SelfMadeMaeve]

I’m working on a BOP harley at the moment! And soon to be working on the jester suit I lover her so much!! Idc what anybody says it can’t change my views 😊

[@katieb9428]

On the whole cannon vs non-cannon thing I think both are awesome. The last convention I went to a guy dressed up in a pink suit with a parasol and crown - he was a male version of Princess Peach. Honestly thought he looked awesome

[@GrimmDelightsDice]

I tabled a con last year and my most memorable customer was a super polite/awesome miniskirt Deadpool inspired by Miku. They hung out and chatted at my table on Saturday because I didn't have any tails they liked for their costume but liked my ears/tails and we were in a kinda chill corner of artists alley, and I went home and made another tail that night which they might like just in case, which they came back and bought!

[@kentario1610]

​@@GrimmDelightsDice this warmed my heart, that's such a cool story!

[@destinyiscool1028]

I’ve been cosplaying for 2 years but I’ve never been to a con 😅

[@AndeCosplays]

Theres a really good app for planing cosplays its called cosplans or something like that, you can add due dates, budgets, set tasks, and it helps a lot

[@MoonlitBookworm73]

Thank you!!!

[@chameleonhrt]

I recommend Milani in the US. It's available in drug stores (and Walmart). It's not too expensive but good quality. I started using it shortly after first using makeup. Also, this was still an entertaining and informative video for me despite not being a beginner. 😀

[@itsrey5475]

Yes! I have the milani baked blush and I love it. Would recommend them as well

[@dot4562]

nyx is good too but they're a little more expensive in the drugstore compared to other drugstore brands

[@The.Slug.Overlord]

When she read my question,my heart literally stopped and I started fan girling so hard.Also thanks you💖

[@Aaaaaaaaallllllleeeeecccccccc]

The schedule yourself for smaller task advise is great. I usualy be done with 95% of the cosplay and leave those smaller tasks for the weak of the convention or photoshoot

[@AnyaPanda]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@kurababucosplay]

As far as good cheap drugstore brands in america, i recommend E.L.F or Nyx! Also wonderful video! Lots of really good tips. I personally would love to see a separate video on posing and photography. Keep up the good work!

[@MMSpooky]

I’ve only just started cosplaying late last year, I’ve always loved cosplay and been interested in it but I’ve only just gained the confidence to actually start/ask my parents about it (I’m a teenager). I did my first cosplay with my friend and we did Bill and Ted, we went to the park in our cosplays and had a great time so we’re planning on going to our first con as Bill and Ted later this year. Anya’s videos have really helped me gain the confidence to start cosplaying and I’m really grateful that she gives us such fun and helpful content!

[@toast2133]

Helpful tip to European and or nordic cosplayers, Arda wigs have amazing wigs, But, it will cost way too much to ship it. A wig that might've costed 35 dollars ends up in the 80-100 dollar price range :'). Just a thing I thought would be good for people to know! Amazing video btw, it's always fun to see your content! :D!

[@pixelsstudio2915]

What are some good tips for making cosplays? What sort of materials, fabric, etc do you use? I’m at a loss because there’s a cosplay I would like to create but I have no idea what to use 😅

[@lpskawaiikitty2813]

I've heard lots of cosplayers like to use Eva foam! (They said you can use it for so many things, And props too.) And who are you cosplaying as? 😃

[@pixelsstudio2915]

@@lpskawaiikitty2813 my Apologies for replying a month later, but I’m planning on making a cosplay of Bennet a character from a game called Genshin impact! :D thanks for the tips!

[@lpskawaiikitty2813]

@@pixelsstudio2915 No worries! and yes, I've heard of that game before, My brother plays it. 😃 I hope your cosplay turns out good, Good luck! 😄

[@omydarlingbri]

I was overwhelmed by the cosplay realm and the expectations of it all... But after watching your video I feel confident and have found a secure place to start! Thank you! 💗

[@barkatem]

my second ever cosplay im making a princess celestia cosplay, with a 3d printed light up crown and bracelets and a necklace and wings made out of eva foam!!! so exciting

[@MitxukiXedits]

Hows it going?

[@josey3905]

I'm a bit late but I've been cosplaying for a few months now and I needed this advice. Also anya should make the "how to take cosplay photos" video

[@amprice2727]

This is really helpful cause i just started cosplaying lol. I have wigs and basic makeup and this helps with other things :D

[@curtisdrago]

When you wanna try cosplaying and waiting for shit to get delivered to your house to cosplay secretly . . . Thanks for the confidence boost, Anya!

[@NayaCage]

Your videos are so helpful 🔥😍😍❤️

[@AnyaPanda]

I'm so glad you find them helpful! ^.^

[@femfoem8345]

Thank you so much for answering my question!! it helps me alot, not only with copslaying but also with my confidence^^

[@AnyaPanda]

So glad I could help!

[@sailorstr6656]

Thanks this is really helpful for someone like me who’s been wanting to cosplay

[@riversarting7645]

my mother introduced me to Colorpop and now that's all I use my favorite palette is the Elsa palette

[@occasionalfan-content4771]

Bro my mom is ugly 😭

[@Kkeyboarddd]

man i remember my first cosplay, it was when i was eight years old and i cosplayed as bonnie from fnaf, all i did was have a purple shirt and took a marker and drew on my face, now six years later i have offical cosplays and a buttload of wigs! ofc im still learning but its nice to see how far i've come :D

[@roseangel2705]

Hey Anya, great video as always! I wanted to ask if you could do a video about racefacing or link to some resources. It's not something I've heard folks actually talk about in the community yet, but something that I feel we should start bringing attention to! It seems to be something that no one automatically does, at least where I'm from, but I think we should still educate folks about it and bring it to light as a topic.

[@kitKatLuvs]

Can you enter a contest with a bought cosplay if you don’t claim it as your own handmade one? (I’m sorry if I sound stupid asking this 😅)

[@enderrannie]

I had a question, but im late so imma just put it here- I really wanna get contacts to upgrade the 1 cosplay i can afford (lmao) and I'm unsure how to choose which ones are good? Does anyone have tips for choosing or have a good brand to recomend?

[@samanthastiers7774]

I do canon ruby rose from rwby and a goth casual roxas or shoto todoroki

[@gamb0ge953]

Hey uh do you have any tips on what to do in cosplay? Especially since cons and stuff aren’t on! ^~^

[@kale9269]

A lot of people do tiktoks

[@Psychomachyxxx]

my first cosplay was celestia ludenburg from danganronpa v1 and it was sick! i went to my first con, in my first cosplay for my sisters birthday and everybody looked so cool, totally recommend cons!

[@clandestinewonders6735]

Who are the characters you displayed as during the section you were talking about kneeling in pictures. I want to do them

[@its_rat_backwards]

I’ve been curious about this, how do you know when a con is going to happen and is it okay to but wigs off of Amazon? I don’t know where you would look to see what date and time a con is happening and I always see these website getting recommend for wigs, but I never hear them recommend Amazon. Usually if I buy things off of Amazon I look at the stars the amount of people who bought the product and the reviews to see if the problems that might occur could occur to me.

[@rott7158]

"do something simple for your first cosplay" ME: Did bakugou for my first cosplay and am now doing Louis (beastars) and Shigaraki for my upcoming local con

[@EmilySmith-gh1tb]

The fact I'm watching this in Luz Noceda cosplay😂

[@Whispense]

when the character you want to cosplay wears a very tight suit but you’re insecure about your body shape

[@loaf_cat272]

My first cosplay was for a con

[@Kyrusisgone]

*drugs*

[@emilyedwards4914]

Ooh that first question about posing and pictures. Hi! Im a photography major. Use natural light. Morning and evening are known as "the golden hour" in photography because the lighting is best. Avoid high noon lighting where it makes shadows super intense. Keeping your arms up someway helps keep them look slim. On the same note, dont crop a photo at a joint (elbows knees etc)

[@veevee7474]

I’ve been cosplaying ever since the pandemic started and this really helps- so thank you 😌

[@AnyaPanda]

Glad I could help!

[@daze.png_]

I'm getting my first cosplay in January O.O

[@veevee7474]

@@daze.png_ rad!! I’m sure it would look amazing!

[@veevee7474]

@Colorfull Grey cool!

[@fort7702]

@@daze.png_ that’s really cool!! Did you buy another cosplay?

[@woodstockrulz]

As someone who has cosplayed in bought cosplays for around 11 years, I can back up it is TOTALLY ok to wear bought cosplays like anya said 😁 people will still be excited to see you dressed up as their favourite character 💜

[@emilyedwards4914]

Same! Even though i can and do make cosplays, i will routinely buy pieces, or the entire costume and then adjust it as i see fit.

[@chameleonhrt]

I've been cosplaying for about 4 years and have only ever bought cosplays. While I like making accessories and styling wigs, I still haven't made a full cosplay. I do want to one day, but I might start by altering one first.

[@SquirmieWormington]

6:19 I’ve never cosplayed before, but I feel like an easy cosplay to do would get a character with recognizable hair and just wear the wig with any outfit you think that character would wear. You can wear stuff you already have if you think the character would wear it.

[@missimperfectlyfine7]

yeah!! closet cosplays r easy and with the wig it’s even easier

[@alleniumcos]

You could also make somewhat of an AU, like for example, Toga in casualwear or Junko in a steampunk or 90s style I don’t remember what the word for these are called, so I’m just gonna call them AUs

[@HylianHo3]

Yeah some ppl also make paper wigs they look really good but just are easy to break

[@GhostKitten69]

about the beginners at cons thing, I've seen some cosplays in person that were obviously made by beginners, and to me it's like, hey they're getting out there and making something cool, and that's more than I'm doing, so good for them!

[@biaartz3796]

"start with easy cosplays" me who never cosplayed before: starts to make a original style for monokuma cosplay

[@BendyInkSmolBeanIdk]

Oh, golly! My first one is gonna be more simple, I'm doing Bendy!!

[@vertitpoption]

I feel so much better knowing I’m not the only one who struggles with motivation! :з

[@volieval]

I love ur pfp and me too

[@harpieunion5802]

Something that had stopped me for a long time was thinking I absolutely needed a wig for cosplay, even if my hair was the exact same. Also that foundation was a must have. You should cosplay how you want, long as it isn’t harmful!

[@SunnyDeedee]

11:33 *AND DON'T SEXUALIZE MINORS WHEN THERE AGES ARE CONFIRMED AKA CHARACTERS BELOW 18*

[@kale9269]

AND TJE CISPLAYER

[@faiefairyfriend3254]

The first cosplay I ever did was Anabeth Chase from the Percy Jackson series. It was a simple cosplay, I only had to get a Yankees hat and a Camp Half-blood shirt. It was really fun!!

[@blahahss]

OMFG I FOUND A PJO FAN!!!!!!! This was my FIRST cosplay too!!!!!

[@annabelledoesstuff]

@@blahahss hello fellow pjo fans! Annabeth was one of my first cosplays too!!

[@actuallyjaywalker]

Yes same!

[@FairyArmour]

Solid tips! If I can throw one in on posing for photos as a beginner, it can help a lot to have a friend come over to do photos at home/in the backyard where you’re most comfortable and can get used to modeling to a camera rather than being out in public in costume getting photos of you. It’s a lot of things that are “out of the ordinary” all at once so you’re more likely to be stiff or lose confidence to exaggerate for the camera.

[@doilooklikeiknow1574]

4:00 I think there is an app called Cosplaner. There are probably more like it, but it's really helpful for keeping a schedule because it lets you have a list of tasks and can be set to give you reminders. The app is nice in general tbh. You can have progress photos, task lists, list of cosplay elements to buy or make, budget summary, time summary. I think it's free? Hope this helps anyone at all. Lol

[@Ch1ld_3nergy]

A year late, but I’m going to my first convention and I’m a little scared about forgetting a part of my cosplay or something. So, thank you so much! ^^ I also love your pfp :)

[@doilooklikeiknow1574]

@@Ch1ld_3nergy I’m glad I could help! And thank you!! Have fun at the convention! I’ve forgotten things before so I can get the stressfulness of thinking you forgot something :)

[@Ch1ld_3nergy]

@@doilooklikeiknow1574 Of course! I’m really excited for it so hopefully I’ll have fun! :D

[@laineytongret]

what do you do about a un-supportive family? or you think they would judge me

[@vetkap1]

I don't know if this is you're problem but nah write it anyway. I'm kinda young and I live in a small country in a small village and my parents are not very excited when I want to buy something online (pointing on wigs)... it's hard to dream about cosplaying in a life situation like this... :( but if you're in a sutiation like this or completly different sutiation, DON'T LOSE HOPE! WE'RE WITH YOU! ❤

[@Fluffabutt]

If you think your family won’t be supportive, my sincerest condolences. Please don’t let this discourage you, you’re not your family, and you should try out any hobby you think sounds fun. I recommend if you’re worried about your family making comments: try getting dressed at the location you’re going to. With COVID it may be difficult, but for cons and stuff the bathrooms are usually pretty clean, so getting ready in the bathroom is an option. But please if you think Cosplay looks fun, try it out! Even if your family turns out to be unsupportive, it’s *your* way of enjoying this hobby, so enjoy it!

[@elliebrubaker6018]

I gotcha, i watch anime on animesuge.io and they have every anime sub and sometimes dub, and what i do is get a costume or two for halloween and then use that for cosplaying, go in a bathroom or something to change! don't know if that helps! Also love ur Uraraka pfp!

[@vetkap1]

About the wigs... if I'm unable to buy wigs and I want to cosplay for example Undyne from Undertale, Monika from DDLC or a character with pink, blond or whatever colorful hair and i have dark brown hair is it okay?

[@mordi17]

I think it would be fine??

[@vetkap1]

@@mordi17 I didn't expect for someone to reply on this 1 month old comment but thank you :)

[@sockjean2967]

I have brown skin and I really wanna cosplay characters with lighter skin tones then me but I feel like the wig/costume/character wouldn’t look that well on me

[@mangoescananimate178]

your skin tone doesn't really matter with cosplay, it's more just about what makes you happy and if you wanna cosplay them, go for it! i'm positive you'll look amazing no matter what :)

[@derpy_cosplays1758]

This was very helpful, I have wanted to start cosplay for a while, I only havent done it because of price and a little bit of my insecurity. But this is helpful 😁❤

[@lmoo3531]

I did my first cosplay recently, and try to think about what you already own. I did a Kaneki using mainly things I already wear. And if you're worried about what others think I found that they people don't normally care as much as you think they do. I submitted my cosplay to my school's costume contest and won, I also walked around a park to try it out. Both times I never got any weird looks or anything, I actually got complements! Even if you just wear your cosplay around your house you should still try! Cosplay is for you first and foremost, if it makes you happy you should try it!

[@susie4560]

Good wig site for UK people is coscraft. They have really great quality wigs and they're also reasonably priced :)

[@katsoup7492]

Hi! I love your content and I just started getting into cosplay because of your video, Cosplay tips.😊 My most recent one that I did was girl Bakugo Katsuki. Everything was perfect accept the hair pieces. 😣 They kept sliding down the wig or just flopping forward. If you had any tips on that it would be great 👍 Your videos really inspired me to get into cosplay and I hope to start making KZbin videos on cosplay outings with other cosplay friends! 😁 Also is there any suggestions u have on what I should do for my next cosplay? I’m stuck 😩 And how to pick wigs that match your face and would look good? love your vids sooooo much ❤️❤️

[@sakura.josuke5818]

Hey, I’m not sure about other people, but I use heavy duty hairspray. I’ve been cosplaying Deku for almost a year and it’s been working great for me so far. I know some people don’t rlly want to use a ton of hairspray, and you don’t have to. I just find it works for me.

[@katsoup7492]

@@sakura.josuke5818 thx for the suggestion! I’ll try it out! 😊✨also what brand is it

[@redgravess]

@@katsoup7492 The absolute holy grail of cosplay hairspray is Got2B Glued, but Aqua Net also works really well if you can't find it. It comes in a yellow bottle. As for the bakugou hairpieces, if you mean the ones that look like explosions.. try an invisible headband or some heavy-duty hairclips.

[@katsoup7492]

@@redgravess thx for the tip!

[@sakura.josuke5818]

@@katsoup7492 I use Pantene :)

[@moonlight_oats]

When you have an actual camera but you can’t take selfies with it and nobody knows how to use it in my family :(

[@emilyedwards4914]

Cell phone cameras can work just as well as a DSLR. my photography professor did a whole gallery show that he shot on his iphone. It just takes a little more photography and posing know how.

[@tangerineslice]

I think the best solution would be to buy a stand so your camera doesn't need to be held by someone and then try "experiment shoots" by moving the stand/camera around and seing what area it captures on the photos and where you would need to stand in order to be in frame. You could also after doing that put some pieces of tape so you know where to stand etc And then you can just put on the timer and it lets you some time to get in frame and do your pose. Idk if this helps but it might be a good alternative since you can't take the pictures yourself and your family can't do it either :)

[@timelapse11]

I made the head for my phone guy cosplay, I even added a speaker in it so I can play his voice lines XD

[@amythistowo8377]

Ok. That's just awesome.

[@timelapse11]

@@amythistowo8377 thanks, took a while to figure it out

[@wijo6234]

You are the hero we all needed

[@Caz_Hamilton]

I- Y E S!! If you like fnaf,look at my PFP. Its William Afton and the dead kiddos

[@x_kittrix]

Lol that’s such a cool idea.

[@wittyxwitch]

I'm so glad you mentioned Colourpop because I think their pigments are great for starting out in cosplay! Also closet cosplay is an awesome way to start out toying with silhouette!

[@KuroKosupure]

I love the fact that you brought to not raceface as a main rule, I feel like people within our community don't talk about it as a must not and instead act like it's more of a preference to not raceface. So it was really nice to hear you say that as a main rule especially from a POCcosplayers perspective.😁❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@wildcutecosplay]

Make up wise, seconding colourpop. the majority of my make up is from them. Their super shock highlighter is something i always get complimented on wearing. so do recommend that at least! I love the packaging and frequently keep the shipping boxes for storing craft supplies for specific projects afterwards. I've been cosplaying 8 years, and still can't figure out eyeliner and only really got into the make up side 3ish years ago. so you don't have to do the make up thing if you don't want to.

[@failure-at-failing]

I'd like to give my two cents on the cosplay makeup! If you want affordable makeup with really good pigment, I also suggest Morphe Brushes palettes! I SWEAR by these palettes for my cosplay makeup. They have so many different palettes with various shades. I'm also a huge drugstore makeup person, and I find Morphe to be just as affordable!

[@briannamishibinijima4180]

I recently ordered from epic cosplay, VERY VERY GOOD. Didn't tangle, however, are very thick, you may need to thin out. i got the helios spiking wig in golden blonde, I would definitely recommend

[@kiradietz8938]

i did luz for my first cosplay and it was actually alright, i want to try amity next but her h a i r ahsxhgzchsgs 😭😭😭

[@sutomuarashi]

oh also, cosplay for yourself!! stop worrying abt what people think bc they dont matter

[@flurpadurpadoo]

I have more wig recs- epiccosplay wigs is def another good one- also for people in the US there's 5witswigs, they have a lot of specialty stuff. For cheaper stuff and beginners I def recommend amazon more even tho they suck as a corporation, they do have better quality cheaper wigs. Just always make sure to check the reviews. I've gotten several good wigs off amazon.

[@laineytongret]

how do you do makeup for cosplay? for both genders?

[@wowlevcandraw3783]

I’m getting a cosplay of my comfort cosplay this december and i’m so excited. Also these tips are great as I just started cosplaying in september

[@starzzle]

7:00 ahhh i dont get people who gatekeep cosplays! Like sure, it would be awesome to have a cosplay group with all different characters but also I would be so happy if someone wanted to cosplay a character I cosplay commonly because I could help them find the pieces and we could even work on adding to each others!

[@AveryMoron]

The cosplanner app is a lifesaver! I don't know how I did anything without it!

[@amythistowo8377]

Not sute if you've said this in another video, but do you have any tips for being "in character"?

[@alexandralignell5424]

Another tip I’ve seen a lot about posing in cosplay and stuff is searching for pictures of and poses, if it’s someone from like a movie or an anime or something. Like looking at how the character poses in their show or whatever their in and then use those poses as inspiration when you’re posing for your photos if that’s something you wanna do

[@urfavoritefurry4368]

Oh I just clicked on this and didn’t realize that this was uploaded 2 hours ago OoP

[@snarkybug4]

Just wanted to share a small tip here: If you can’t find a specific wig made for the character you wanna cosplay, search for other character wigs that you can style or easily pass off as the character you’re cosplaying! I went as Lemon Irvine from Mashle to a con a few weeks ago while wearing a Wizard Howl wig, and nobody knew!👍

[@ssnekky]

*cries in just discovered cons near me but they take place in a month and it’s quarantine time*

[@volieval]

The cosplay photos one thank you

[@Masonio]

Everyone always brings up shows and movies when it comes to cosplay but you can do books too. The cosplay I'm going to wear to a con coming up is from a book(Mistborn if you're wondering). It also gives you more freedom as interpretation of what characters and clothes look like varies from reader to reader.

[@mariananeto3794]

I personally do not like wearing wigs very much, that's probably a matter of learning how to better get them on, but I have long wavy/curly and I have a lot of it so I feel like every time I wear a wig it gives my head a weird shape bc of how much volume is under the wig caps (I've tried using multiple wig caps to squish it down) so I avoid wigs like the plague, I think my head looks weird with huge. hair so I think I've only ever really worn a wig for a party once when I was Daphne from Scooby Doo since it felt less weird to have that too much hair thing happening for a cartoon character but I ended up taking the wig off halfway through the party anyway. I also wore a wig once for a Con when I was batgirl, since I had a cowl on top I wasn't self conscious of the wig, but I was self conscious of knowing it was a pretty bad cowl that did not fit me well (straight outta amazon). My inability to make wigs look natural and style them also does not help and I very often let that limit what characters I can cosplay since I have brown hair and most characters I seem to like are blonde, red or colorful hair, though I did cosplay my version Pennywise with my natural hair, since I made it after another cosplayer's version I felt like it was okay for me to have a different hair color as creative freedom and prioritizing my comfort. Although I am a strong believer that it's okay to cosplay someone that looks different, I often feel like I am failing as a cosplayer if I can't be accurate and that's something I really struggle with, the whole "do what I say not what I do", it's hard to follow my own advice. I actually own a few wigs, a Harley Quinn one, two orange ones (one for Batgirl and one I got for Pennywise) and a white one that came with a secondhand Firekeeper costume I got, and I really hope at some point I get over myself and learn how to wear them confidently.

[@roxassora2706]

Boxer braids are your friend, same with bobby pins

[@tweedledj]

Good conversation with the wigs/ makeup! They are definitely not required, since cosplay has no rules! I started out never using wigs, because they are quite expensive and may not be worth it to you if you only plan on using a cosplay once! When I was younger I would plan my cosplays around the hairstyle I had at the time, and it worked out well for me! Eg, when I had shoulder-length brown hair, I did Rey from Star wars, with a brown pixie cut I did Peter Pan, when I dyed my hair black I did Mettaton Ex! (Also hair dye may be a cheaper option for you if you want to do cosplays of characters with different hair colours than you!) Same thing with makeup, you definitely don't need it! I use makeup for my cosplays, since I feel more confident in it, and it can be as simple as foundation and mascara. And if you are starting out, drugstore makeup is definitely the way to go!

[@ZooCosplay101]

On the note of colourpop their liquid eyeliner pen is a felt tip and is GOD TIER and it’s only $8!!

[@ssnekky]

I feel like a great character for personalized makeup is Ibuki Mioda. All the cosplays I’ve seen for her have really expressive and personal makeup, because it fits the character well.

[@f4rtyp01son]

oh em gee is that rui kamishiro?!?!?!?!

[@taliaseldman7283]

What are some good sites to buy accessories for characters with unique accessories I.e. ties, hair clips, pins etc...?

[@alleniumcos]

I’m a beginner cosplayer so I don’t know much but so far I’ve found most of what I need on Amazon. If you’re crafty, you could go to a thrift store/art store and make it yourself

[@Xie_xx0]

Is it normal for like some people to not wear eye contacts? I’m kinda scared of them so I go for characters with dark eyes or something close to mine Any tips on makeup and sewing as well?

[@AnyaPanda]

Totally normal, I personally have never worn contacts.

[@Xie_xx0]

@@AnyaPanda ohh cool anyway thanks for replying I appreciate it

[@worm4238]

love your content!!❤️

[@volieval]

You a littaraly the 1st comment, no joke

[@worm4238]

@@volieval 😳😳

[@volieval]

@@worm4238 😳 😳

[@vampyr.cryptid]

If you made a cosplay for someone could they still enter a competition? Or are competitions only for cosplays made by the person wearing them?

[@FairyArmour]

Something like that really needs to be asked to the event runners tbh! Every con has its own staffing and rules. Smaller ones are more likely to be receptive to the idea if all parties are willing than the big ones of the “pro” competition circuit. Besides being dependant on the con, it also can be dependant on what prize/category they’re going for. Say if someone made all/most of the costumes of a group that are going for Best Skit, then that may be accepted because it’s not solely their costumes being judged. Or if the person who made the costume is present and not in the group bc they cant or don’t want to do the walk and the other is modelling on their behalf. While I think in general it’s preferred that if you’re taking part you also had some part in the creation process there’s certainly circumstances that I’ve seen otherwise, so it’s very much something that’s decided by staff than a general yes or no can cover.

[@XxGlamourousBlondexX]

Protip for makeup choices: check out makeup gurus here on youtube! They often do full-face drug store makeup looks and videos for drug store dupes of the expensive brands. (:

[@soapystars9670]

14:47, my eyes water after a while of wearing my mum's make-up, (only if I wear it on my eyes obvs) but I still like doing it, so I have to take it off quickly. I'm getting my second cosplay for Christmas, its gonna be Sailor Moon! I'm really excited, but my mum won't let me get contacts for it, it'll hurt my eyes, even the completely safe ones... Pretty disappointed, but she's coming around I guess. She also says they are expensive, but she is right, I don't blame her. But have a good one! Bye!

[@happy_party_train]

elf is also a really good over the counter makeup brand!

[@blahahss]

Ok so I know this video is super old but I love cosplaying my parents hate cosplayers though and I want to go to my first convention how do I go without my parents knowing/ convince them

[@emilyduhjedi]

As someone who has never been to a convention (and is new to cosplay), how do they work? And is it alright to cosplay as someone if there’s no booth or something there at the convention from the fandom (did that make sense?)?

[@tweedledj]

Yep! Generally if i'm going to a convention I do try to make my cosplays closer to the theme of the convention (For example, when I went to a gaming convention, I did characters that were part of or related to a video game franchise) but it's totally up to you! Most people at conventions appreciate cosplays anyways, but if you're hoping to get your character recognized then going with the theme works best! There are also many conventions (like ComicCons and FanExpos) that are completely general and everyone is in cosplays from different fandoms and forms of media! Basically, wear what you want and make cosplays of characters that you are excited about! Also know that not everyone at conventions are in cosplay, so you can visit without feeling pressured to make a (or finish a last minute) cosplay. Smaller conventions also tend to have less cosplayers, in case you may be self-conscious in a cosplay if most people are not dressed up. (there have been some cons that I've been to with only about 20 other cosplayers, and some with hundreds!)

[@milla-rw8lo]

Only time I can cosplay: Supanova (a con held ever year in around April) Halloween (um- October every year obviously-)

[@AuroraXA]

I will be SO happy once we can do cons again! :) And as a non-cosplay newbie, I still love the tips.

[@QueenCami_123]

I’m a beginner but I am taking ont he challenge of making movable dragon wings for Halloween. The thing what I’m struggling on is finding an actual outfit that I want it where. I can find any good fantasy clothes and I don’t have the time or skill set to make my own I’m trying my best lol

[@woowoo2235]

I haven't cosplayed before and I just bought my first one I'm super excited tho 😄

[@TH-yg7cm]

Question. I have a pretty expensive wig, but the hairline isn’t the best. Any ways to fix it?

[@rx_ghost8642]

This is very helpful thanks :>

[@AnyaPanda]

Glad it helped!

[@nicolesideritsch7177]

I want to cosplay Emma (The promised neverland) for my first cosplay but I is very poor lol

[@dot4562]

it will always be a mystery to me why colourpop is an american company/site yet they spell it the Canadian/British way 🤔

[@ssnekky]

I always feel relieved when people say “It doesn’t have to look canon” because wigs with bangs give me so much trouble, so I prefer to not have bangs.

[@vampyr.cryptid]

ooo im early

[@jazzyjay4358]

Thanks Anya for answering my question! Loved all the advice given especially recommendations on where to buy wigs!

[@mimimimi1986]

Hey question as a 13y female. I wanna cosplay as a anime character but it need to be kid friendly. Professional cosplayers who should me and my bestie??

[@MitxukiXedits]

What character is it?

[@YuukiHanabiX]

Hi Anya! Thank you for addressing the bought cosplays question. It made me feel 10x better about the times i have cosplayed. I do have a question tho is it okay to do photoshoots in bought cosplays? and also how do people go about doing photoshoots at cons? I've always seen people doing the photoshoots and have always thought it looked fun but never knew how to do it...

[@kittydeez9713]

Cosplay doesn't equal consent is one of the biggest things now. People are so comfortable with just grabbing/hugging/touching cosplayers and it's extremely uncomfortable. Kids are a different story, you can gently redirect them, but consent for being touched is needed. Don't let people pull you around, I made that mistake when I first started cosplaying and felt so gross after the con