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So, I heard from Fuu (and Ichigo) that you guys are planning to go rescue her from her job! Ichigo was asking me about costuming- or more specifically, crossplay (Cross dressing cosplay). Like I told him earlier, if you're all going to be dressing as women and you want to come off as believable, you'll need a few specific articles of clothing and accessories. Fortunately, this being Cosplay City, there are a ton of shops with costumes, wigs and shoes. We'll have to go to the theatre supply warehouse for the other items, though.
Before you all ask, unless one of you wants to dress up as guy (and I mean a complete costume, not just a nice dress suit), you'll all need fake chests and body slimming underwear to help with passing you off as girls. You'll also need wigs unless you think your hair can be washed and restyled. I don't see why it couldn't be, but if you could manage it. I'd really suggest getting a wig.
Ichigo asked where you'll be getting your outfits from- the three nearest cosplay shops from my house are Cosmint (not really reccomended except for contact lenses and prop glasses), Purecos (They have good shoes, but the costumes are more geared towards comic and cartoon fans) and Kiss (This would probably be the best place to look for outfits, they've got a pretty wide choice, and the staff's really helpful).
The theatre warehouse is another thing entirely- they only allow 3 people in at a time, and they'll ask you questions that you might find embarrassing, but they do it because it's part of their job. While we're in there, I'll look for stage makeup. We could use normal foundation and powder, but stage makeup with setting powder would be better- the last thing any of you need to do is sweat your makeup off, right?
When you're all able, take a floo to the Cosmint Cosplay Shop, I'll meet you there and we can head back to my place to start planning the costumes and makeup. It's really great that all of you are willing to do this for a friend, you should be very proud of yourselves! If you have any questions before leaving, just leave a comment here and I'll get back to you. I'll see you soon (hopefully!)
Edit!!: Oh wow, I can't believe I forgot to mention this! All of you need to bring shaving gel or cream when you arrive- you can't crossplay with hairy legs and arms! (You can, and I've seen it done in magazines a few times, but it's not that great looking. Besides, the hair will grow back, so there's no need to worry!) Oh- that reminds me, I need to look for tweezers, too..
Edit 2: Lady just asked a very good question about when you guys should show up! I would say the best time would be early afternoon, later today [January July (I SO WIN AT DATES. XDD) 04/05 depending on where you are in the world goes here]. That'll give us enough time to start planning things, to purchase the items and get ready, This will take a while, though, so I'd suggest bringing some water or something because we'll be doing a lot of walking in the stores. As far as meals go, I should have enough on hand to make sandwiches. I'll see you all when you arrive! <3
-Professor Kisaragi
So, I heard from Fuu (and Ichigo) that you guys are planning to go rescue her from her job! Ichigo was asking me about costuming- or more specifically, crossplay (Cross dressing cosplay). Like I told him earlier, if you're all going to be dressing as women and you want to come off as believable, you'll need a few specific articles of clothing and accessories. Fortunately, this being Cosplay City, there are a ton of shops with costumes, wigs and shoes. We'll have to go to the theatre supply warehouse for the other items, though.
Before you all ask, unless one of you wants to dress up as guy (and I mean a complete costume, not just a nice dress suit), you'll all need fake chests and body slimming underwear to help with passing you off as girls. You'll also need wigs unless you think your hair can be washed and restyled. I don't see why it couldn't be, but if you could manage it. I'd really suggest getting a wig.
Ichigo asked where you'll be getting your outfits from- the three nearest cosplay shops from my house are Cosmint (not really reccomended except for contact lenses and prop glasses), Purecos (They have good shoes, but the costumes are more geared towards comic and cartoon fans) and Kiss (This would probably be the best place to look for outfits, they've got a pretty wide choice, and the staff's really helpful).
The theatre warehouse is another thing entirely- they only allow 3 people in at a time, and they'll ask you questions that you might find embarrassing, but they do it because it's part of their job. While we're in there, I'll look for stage makeup. We could use normal foundation and powder, but stage makeup with setting powder would be better- the last thing any of you need to do is sweat your makeup off, right?
When you're all able, take a floo to the Cosmint Cosplay Shop, I'll meet you there and we can head back to my place to start planning the costumes and makeup. It's really great that all of you are willing to do this for a friend, you should be very proud of yourselves! If you have any questions before leaving, just leave a comment here and I'll get back to you. I'll see you soon (hopefully!)
Edit!!: Oh wow, I can't believe I forgot to mention this! All of you need to bring shaving gel or cream when you arrive- you can't crossplay with hairy legs and arms! (You can, and I've seen it done in magazines a few times, but it's not that great looking. Besides, the hair will grow back, so there's no need to worry!) Oh- that reminds me, I need to look for tweezers, too..
Edit 2: Lady just asked a very good question about when you guys should show up! I would say the best time would be early afternoon, later today [January July (I SO WIN AT DATES. XDD) 04/05 depending on where you are in the world goes here]. That'll give us enough time to start planning things, to purchase the items and get ready, This will take a while, though, so I'd suggest bringing some water or something because we'll be doing a lot of walking in the stores. As far as meals go, I should have enough on hand to make sandwiches. I'll see you all when you arrive! <3
-Professor Kisaragi