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How to Fill Space in Cosplay

Cosplay, which stands for "costume play," is a social trend in which people create a fashion/persona to represent a character or idea. Generally, cosplayers will take their ideas from a manga or anime series, though the trend extends to movies, video games, other popular media and even a general style of fashion (e.g., elegant gothic Lolita). Oftentimes, a cosplayer will simply copy a preexisting fictional character's appearance. However, being original and designing your own costume can require a lot of planning and careful attention to detail. Making an exciting costume requires keeping all spaces filled with designs and accessories.

Instructions

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  Determine where your costume needs some livening up. To make an exciting costume, no area should be left without detail. Look on your costume and check to see where there is an extended length of undefined fabric, or simply exposed skin that looks like it could use some extra flare. If you're ever at a loss, ask a friend if there is any part of your costume that seems boring.
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  Add accessories that complement your costume. If the waistline of your costume is empty of detail for example, it would be appropriate to add a belt or maybe a cell phone hanging from a chord or string. Bare arms or hands could use gloves or bracelets. Jewelry can be helpful for just about any area of your body. Hair can use any number of hair accessories or a hat.
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  Use makeup and temporary tattoos wherever accessories don't do the trick. You can accessorize as much as you want, but there will usually always be bare skin that can use detail. Note that scars and tattoos can tell a lot about a character, so feel free to get creative with body paint and makeup in order to add that extra touch to your costume.

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