New To Cosplay! Need Ideas...

SerenityShard · Post by **SerenityShard** » Wed May 28, 2008 4:44 pm

My con isn't until late October, so I have plenty of time to get fabric, etc. Plus, I want to try something new this summer!

Soo, I'm dark-skinned. But I don't think that that should be a set-back :]
I have long dark brown hair, but I'm open to wigs if necessary.
My eyes are the same dark brown and I wear glasses. I've never used contacts before, but I'm not sure if I would be able to get them or not (because I already have to get braces next month).
Umm, I'm not fat, but I'm not skinny either. So skimpy or revealing costumes wouldn't work too well.
I'm not too confident about cross-playing either...
But here's a picture of me...

Thank you!

Andichan · Post by **Andichan** » Thu May 29, 2008 11:45 pm

You would definately make a great Anthy from Revolutionary Girl Utena:

rosebride:

school unform:

and ova:

edit: forgot to mention, the second one is a fanart. usually she has shorter (pinned up) hair and wears glasses w/the school uniform.

Sakini Infinity · Post by **Sakini Infinity** » Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:35 am

Andichan's suggestion is wonderful.

Besides, all of her outfits are pretty, and none are too skimpy. Go for her. My vote's for her!

Choji Warrior · Post by **Choji Warrior** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 3:20 am

Same here. She really looks pretty and the outfits compliment her.

SerenityShard · Post by **SerenityShard** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 4:05 pm

Cool! Thanks a lot for the suggestion!

I think I'll try it out =]

Andichan · Post by **Andichan** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:19 pm

Just for future reference of other dark-skinned characters, you can look at this thread, since it's been mentioned before:

viewtopic.php?t=5680

there are LOTS of good ideas. Personally, I don't think people have to be limited by skin tone for characters, but I realize that it does look more accurate. (I secretly want to cosplay as anthy but am so white I'm practically see-through! lol)