I created a challenge for myself. A new cosplay every day in the month of January. The suggestions for who to cosplay came from friends and family from a suggestion post made on Facebook and Instagram in December.
The catch? I could only use supplies and clothing from my closet and around the house. I didn't sew anything new and limited myself to tape and safety pins.
Many believe that we need professional maker skills to create a costume. It's helpful, but what's hidden in our closet may be more useful than we think. You know that old prom dress? With a little bit of adjusting it could look just like Meg's from Hercules. Those thrifted garments, every day clothes, and old costumes can be re-purposed for something new.
It doesn't have to be perfect your first try. Having room for improvement can make it fun and ever evolving.
What cosplay do you have in your closet?
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Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas
Sophie from Howl's Moving Castle
Major Motoko Kusanagi from Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex
Link from Legend of Zelda
Autumn Poison Ivy
Kim Possible
Meg from Hercules
Veronica Daring from Hullabaloo
Black Widow
Daphne from Scooby Doo
Kaylee from Firefly
Marceline from Adventure Time
Lara Croft from Tomb Raider
Fiona from Adventure Time
Endor Princess Leia
Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service
Lady Mechanika
Formal Faye Valentine from Cowboy Beebop
Wednesday Addams
Darth Maul from Star Wars
Aphrodite IX
Leeloo from the Fifth Element
Cheetara from Thundercats
Blair from Soul Eater
Teen Blossom from Powerpuff Girls
Misa from Death Note
Fire Princess Peach from Super Mario
Shipwrecked Ariel from the Little Mermaid
River from Firefly
Red Sonja
