Does anyone here have any good tips? ~cosplaying!

[Starlight Emerald]

You see I've only cosplayed once and when to one convention. That was Anime expo. and I plan to go again this year and I want to cosplay some more but I am not really all to sure how to... Lat year I cosplayed as Yui from K-ON and it was ok but my hair was too blond and I didn't want to buy a wig. So are there any good tips or suggestions out there? Thank you for your help  

[Wee Little]

What exactly do you want tips with? Hair?  

[l krysta l]

Do you have a picture of yourself?

Are there any anime characters you like?

 

[Saint of Swords _SoS]

Perhaps you should look into affordable wigs, I know there are some cheap yet good wigs out there (ebay, if you look enough).
Having fitting hair does wonders on your overall cosplay look.  

[PandaTeddy]

General tips:

• As previously mentioned, wearing a wig is always better - NEVER die your hair for cosplay, I will hunt you down if you do
  
• Make sure you have comfortable shoes to wear, your feet will thank you later
  
• Pick characters that you like and are happy being
  

 

[Black Rose317]

Like everyone previously said it is better to buy wigs rather than dieing or spray painting your hair. You'll regret it later on. There are cheap wigs out there. One place I've heard of is peri-wig.com. I haven't shopped there but I may in the future. They have wigs going for $14.99. I haven't looked enough to say that's the lowest. And I recommend buying it a few months ahead of the con. Just in case something goes wrong and it's not the right color or some other horrible tragedy.
You don't want to do what I'm doing, rush ordering it.  

[ghosteroni]

Yup, basically what everyone else said.
It depends on the cosplay that you're doing: e.g. Crossplay, Cosplay, girly, Tough, Evil....w/e!
But here are some basics:
~If you're being a guy, less is better make-up wise.
~If you find a character that you just randomly find (like seeing a random pic..w/e) Research is good. Finding their personalities ALWAYS helps in the longrun.
~You should NEVER spend too much on a cosplay costume, unless you're pretty experienced and you really, really like it.
~For a beginner, the easier the costume, the better.
~Order anything about a month or two earlier. A lot of incidents happen with ordering (especially wigs, seeing as a bright yellow spiky wig isn't exactly an everyday hairstyle).
~I really recommend cosplaying with a friend. Not only is it fun, but it's safe and still as easy.
~Always cosplay what you're comfortable with and if you don't want to be a certain character...don't be one!
~If you see someone else dressed the same, don't. freak. out. That'll just make it even MORE awkward, and you don't want to be punching each other or beating each other up (been there...done that)
~I really, really suggest writing a list of characters you'd want to be. I know it's a hard thing to do, but, it widens your possibilities.
~If it's in the summer... you don't have to, but, a heavy, dark costume is usually not the easiest to move in...think of the weather and how comfortable you'll be. Been there, too, and it is NOT fun!
~Remember to think ahead, and of course, HAVE FUN!!!

I guess I'll edit this if i come up with s'more..  

[Tsunji]

Dilly Dally.
*Make up is your friend.
I suggest you wear thick make up if you tend to sweat easily like I do.
Keep on retouching if you have the time since make up will greatly enhance your photos and hide your eyebags, pimples, scars and etc.

*BUDGET!
Don't force your wallet too much!
Cosplaying can get pretty expensive.
Set your priorities first and don't forget that cosplaying's a hobby that should be enjoyed. :3
Not something that will heavily stress you!

*DON'T USE SHINY CLOTH.
Srsly. D;<
It looks cheap and crappy.
Doesn't look good in photos at all!
Shilly shally.

 

[sakurayoshema]

Remember to always eat! <3