Are your cosplays being hidden amongst the rest? Are you unsure how to make your cosplays stand out from the crowd?
As a cosplayer who has a very distinct style, I thought I’d share my top tips on how to really grab people’s attention, both online and at comic cons.
Ditch the idea of being ‘canon’
As amazing as it is to absolutely nail a cosplay with all of the intricate details, it can become draining to hold yourself to such high standards all the time. We’ve all been there… when you go to a comic con with a missing accessory or prop. You feel deflated that you’re not 100% accurate, and get worried that it’ll be pointed out at the con.
Letting yourself be creative with a cosplay can be so refreshing. By adding your own personal touches, you’re making something that is truly yours. My Rumi cosplay is a good example of this. It’s got a very different art style to the actual Netflix film, but making it celshaded makes me stand out more. Read more on why I make celshaded cosplays.
There are tonnes of ways you can add a creative twist to your cosplays. Let me explain…
How to be Creative with your Cosplays
I think it’s pretty obvious to say that we’re all naturally creative people. But we also all have our own niches that we’re particularly good at. Why not tap into that with your costumes? Here’s some different ways you could be creative with it:
- Crotchet your outfit
- Add lots of accessories
- Do dramatic / drag makeup
- Make a paper / foam wig
- Do a gothic / pastel version
- Use your natural hair
- ‘Genderbend’ the character
Plus many other creative ideas!
The Reality of Standing Out
When you start to tap into your own creative niche, you’ll find that people are more drawn to you. They’ll think “wow, I’ve never seen this character cosplayed like this before” and it’ll resonate with them. The more consistent you are with standing out, the more likely people will engage with your content and hit follow.
With all this being said, don’t be afraid to cosplay however you want! There’s no right or wrong answers. Whether you want a career out of this or you’re just doing it for fun, the most important thing is that you’re doing what you love.
If you’re looking for more professional advice, drop me an email: hello@georgiadyer.co.uk