So you're at the convention and things aren't going as planned...what do you do?
1. My costume ripped - Bring a cosplay repair kit, and make yourself familiar of where the cosplay repair station is on the convention floor. Since cosplay is becoming more and more popular at conventions, it's very rare that you don't find a cosplay repair spot. 2. I'm feeling faint, dizzy, sick, all of the above - Drink water, take a seat, get some fresh air, tell a buddy. Sometimes conventions can be overwhelming, and when you are in a costume they can be a lot harder to handle. You are your number one priority, not your costume, not your character. If you are not feeling well, do everything possible to remedy the situation you are in. Peel off some layers, remove your wig, find a chair to sit down, get outside away from the crowds. If you still aren't feeling well, find the first aid table and see if there is somewhere you can lay down for a bit. 3. Someone won't leave me alone, I don't feel comfortable. - Go find convention security!! This is an absolute must! Doesn't matter if you are in a costume or not, if someone is harassing you, grabbing at you or confronting you without your consent, report them! It's super important to be safe at a convention! This is another reason to bring friends with you. When you travel with multiple people, bad things are less likely to happen. Conventions are supposed to be fun for everyone, and you should feel comfortable and safe at all times. 4. My wig came apart / un-styled itself - Check out the vendor hall for the wig vendors. Usually big companies like Arda wigs will have the tools and specialists on site to help you fix your wig or re-style it. 5. My makeup is all coming off my face. - Sadly, it's hard to find vendors that sell face paint and body paint at conventions, so make sure and bring some with you in case you need a touch up! This can be a pretty simple oversight. Once when I was at a convention, my entire face and mouth was painted white. I didn't even think about this as I chowed down on a hot dog and all the paint around my mouth came off. Luckily there was one vendor that had face paint for sale, otherwise I would have been heading home early to fix my face!
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