Cosplaying in public How to navigate stares from normies when you’re dressed like a cartoon.

Questions from strangers Strangers may ask if there’s an event going on, what you’re dressed as etc. I often just tell people if it’s a simple answer, however if it’s not I have a few go-to “excuses” to avoid getting into it with people, like: - school project - photoshoot - birthday party

Feeling the eyes on you Seeing people stare at you or feeling people’s eyes on you in a public spaces can be distressing. A distraction can be helpful. I usually take out my phone and text a friend, look around on social media, play a game, call someone or PRETEND to call someone… having something to engage with makes me feel more confident.

Easier in groups Of course there is safety in numbers, so if you can travel in a group with other cosplayers (or a non-cosplaying friend) that can feel a lot better! If you’re heading to an event connect with friends to plan the trip together.

Cosplaying in public

How to navigate stares from normies when you’re dressed like a cartoon.

#cosplay #cosplayer #animecon #comiccon

I love Fran from FFXII and really wanted to do a piece focused on her. I did this last spring, hence the yellows and flowers.

#finalfantasyxii #ffxii #ff12 #fran #viera #fanart

new tutorial today! i explored natural dyes for cosplay and they are certainly a Thing You Can do, with some caveats -- read more about my trials and tribulations over here: www.instagram.com/p/DGLwmRDvLr...

#cosplaytutorial #cosplaytip

"Together, forever -- in perfect harmony..." 🩸🔑

SAY HELLO TO MISS ABA! she still needs a few upgrades but thank you to everyone who leered at her husband at MAG! 😘

📸 a.r.cosphoto (IG)
💇‍♀️ @omgitsbarri.bsky.social
Key/Prop 3D Models: @dangerousladies.bsky.social

#GuiltyGearStrive #FGC #cosplay

I love you <3

Our costumes of Jill Warrick and Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy 16. I'm holding a flower crown while Clive has his arm gently around me. Photography by Mahou Maddie, taken in a cute little mountain valley at sunset.

Our costumes of Jill Warrick and Clive Rosfield from Final Fantasy 16. We have our swords out, ready for battle! Photography by Mahou Maddie, taken in a cute little mountain valley at sunset.

I hope y'all are ready for lots of Clive + Jill cuz @mahoumaddie.bsky.social delivered our mountain trip photos 💕

Clive: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social
Kyle borrowed @nipahdubs.bsky.social 's sword, which was modeled by LandOfMountain

My hand scarf fabric + 3D files from @dangerousladies.bsky.social

Thank you so much!!! She's the best shrimp around 🦐

Thank you so much!! It was such a fun group, and we love running the meet!! So glad you came out for it!!!

Finally got around to cosplaying best girl Aiba!!!
Almost forgot to take any pics at all so s/o to @tempestys.bsky.social for the 📸
(Play Ai: somnium files)

Chibis of Date and Aiba from AI: The Somnium Files. Date is holding his gun with one eye open, and Aiba is floating with a mischievous ">:3" face. There are sparkles around them.

bastards from a game I HATE (love<33333333)

GHOST TRICK!!!

📸@/vitalz_coztography (IG twit)
Kaitlyn @/endless.skies (IG twit)

Since Arcane S2 is out I'll start with my Vi cosplay!
I miss cosplaying her so much, and I definitely want to make her outfits from this season!

Guess I'll make an intro post LOL

Im Velocic, Im a cosplayer, and I love video games and art!
I have a revolving door of interests that I fall in and out of LOL
I'll do some large compilation posts to share my work!
Some things Im into rn:

Arcane
Crit role
Ace Attorney
Final fantasy
And much more!

Fanart of Frieren, in her art nouveau inspired outfit from the ED. It's a torso-up shot and she's gently holding some Blue Moon Weed flowers just below her chest. She's wearing a crown of them too. Her expression is neutral as she looks off into the distance. The style of the piece is inspired by art nouveau, but cel-shaded with black.

Frieren

My Moonfire Faire Redfly Yukata cosplay from Final Fantasy 14. I was a Miqo’te at the time this photo was taken in 2015. Photo by Miss Mallo Photography

My FFXIV Moonfire Redfly Yukata cosplay again, but with the Au Ra version of my character. Horns by my husband Turtle Smithy and photo by FxDandy.

My Choral Bard Cosplay from Final Fantasy 14, which I handmade in 2016. The bow was by Johnny Junkers, and costume was photographed by Vontography.

A photo of my Nashu Mhakaracca cosplay from FFXIV, taken by TSIM Photo.

List of #FFXIV cosplays I’ve made.

I was a Miqo’te in the early days before I became an Au Ra (I started playing during ARR)!

-Moonfire Redfly Yukata (📸: @mallorymarie.bsky.social & FxDandy (IG)
-Choral Bard (📸: @vontography.bsky.social ) with bow by JohnnyJunkers
-Nashu (TSIM photo)

Lil Banshee Dump if I dont mind!!

#ocs #originalcharacter #doodles #rkgk

Fanart for "DanDaDan," a Japanese anime and manga series, depicting the two main protagonists. Momo Ayase takes up the bottom half of the image, resting a finger on her face with a green background and cow being abducted by a UFO behind her, while Okarun takes up the top half of the image adjusting his glasses, a red background behind him with Turbo Granny in her original form superimposed behind him. Both characters are cel-shaded with black. There are two doodles of Turbo Granny in her cat form either side of Okarun looking suspicious and relaxed. Framing the picture on the top left and bottom right are film reels with panels from the manga redrawn in each one.

DANDADAN