Newbie with a few questions...

[docandk9]

Hello everyone :)
I've been watching this journal for a while and I've finally decided to delve into the cosplaying world!
I'm a student with not much cash to my name- so my cosplays may not be 100% accurate...

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[penwiper337]

This picture (click it to enlarge) gives you a really good closeup. You can see that there's a small metal tag down near the hem on the left front side, if that's any help identifying the brand.

http://www.the-medusa-cascade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=974&pid=502923#top_display_media

The closest thing I've seen so far is this shirt, which is NOT the right shirt, but seems to be widely available and might do as a "close enough" in a pinch.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-PENGUIN-MENS-SLIM-FIT-POLO-SHIRT-XL-L-K-NR-/360362364645?pt=US_CSA_MC_Shirts&hash=item53e7454ee5

[docandk9]

That penguin top is very good for a lookalike costume. Can't find it anywhere else on the net though as it's not in my size.
Does anyone have any good guides on how to do a cat face like the cat nurses? It's for a Who themed project...

[scarffactory]

It doesn't have the bright green stripes, but Kohl's has a decent substitute that's available now (select Ivy Green):

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/mens/polosrugbys/PRD~708993/Apt+9+Striped+Polo.jsp

I'm almost certain I have seen the exact shirt possibly as part of some late Summer/Autumn 2010 line. REI is probably a good source for most of the components in this costume.

Is there an i.d. on the watch and the bag?

[scarffactory]

That link doesn't work reliably. Search kohls.com for Mens Apt. 9 Striped Polo.

[eripmav]

Yesterday, I was looking round the shops to try and identify the brand and found out it was "J by Jasper Conran" which is a Debenhams only brand.
So I searched the web and found this:

http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10001_10001_044010332233_-1?CMP=AFC-AWIN-3695&awc=2194_1304353837_e10f1dc81557b000fbe41ead10549063

The exact shirt!

So I went to my local Debenhams and they phoned the supplier and it's discontined unfortunately.

But it may still be in the sales somewhere I think.

So if anyone finds it in an XXL (Broad shoulders) can you please contact me else I'll have to find a lookalike.

[roberty88]

Finally!...but then its discontinued. Another case of Rory being left too late lol

I'll have a look around ones here, and my friends are too. If anyone spots a medium, let me know :)