Whether you are new to cosplay or a seasoned cosplayer you'll definitely have you preference of where your costumes come from. So is it a better idea to buy a costume? Or is it better to make one?
I personally feel that taking the time to make your costume makes the whole cosplay experience that much more fun, but you might find you get more enjoyment from buying a costume. Here are some pros and cons to consider when buying or making your costume. Buying a costume: - Price Buying a costume can be super pricy. Depending on the character you want you could be spending upwards of a couple hundred dollars. - Quality Even if you do pay a lot for your costume, the quality may not be that great. I have found that most pre-made costumes are put together with cheap fabric and thread in order to keep manufacturing costs down, but they make money by hiking up the purchase price. So your costume may not last very long. - Fit Bag costumes are a one size fits all kind of deal, so it's never going to look as good on you, as it does in the photo. If you have the skills and are able to alter the costume to fit you, then you'll get that photo ready look you want. - Detail Bagged costumes and pre-made costumes don't usually have a lot of detail to them, or the details will be printed onto the fabric so you lose out on texture and that 3D effect. Making a costume: - Price While making a costume can be just as expensive as buying a costume, you can make things on a budget. Some cosplayers are able to find all the materials they need right out of a dollar store. Finding sales on craft supplies and fabrics definitely can help you save a few pennies on your costume. - Quality You are in control of the quality, so this way you'll know if your costume is made to last a long time or if it's meant only for one day. - Fit The costume is made specifically to fit you, so you'll always have that photo ready look! You'll also be more comfortable for long periods of time. - Detail You can make your costume as detailed or as simple as you want. Overall, you have a lot more control over how your costume looks and feels. - Time intensive If you're not a full time costume maker, making your own costume can be very time intensive. I've had a few costumes that I've worked on every night for close to a year just to get them done. - Learning curve Making your own costumes also means that there will be skills you need to learn! Whether it be sewing techniques or how to use foam properly, there is always something to learn. Over all there are good things and bad things about buying and making costumes, so you need to pick what is right for you! And remember, just because you buy a costume, or have someone else make the costume for you doesn't mean you aren't a cosplayer! You're the one representing your fandom and showing your love in the best way you know how!! Now get out there and show 'em what you got!
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