Author Topic: Cosplay Critiques! (Read 52819 times)

Sugarlat · « **on:** June 30, 2008, 12:04:45 pm »

Hola guys!
You're love able Sugarlat is here with a cosplay critique forum!
SO! This is about YOUR Cosplays!
I know that Kumoricon in in only 62 more days and people are getting down to the wire with their cosplays!
So what you want to do here is post a pic of your cosplay and people will tell you how it is!
Feel like something is wrong with your cosplay? Ask someone about it!
This is all about making you're cosplay the best it can be!!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:13:20 pm »

oooh that is a good idea. I'll do mine. Well this is the one that i am spending the most time on. I left a few things out but let me know what you think.

And here is a reference picture

I added the wrist guard and I am doing the collar as well. I also plan on getting red contacts but is there anything else that needs help (the picture makes me look chunky but by the time the con goes around I will have abs, I have them now but it is hard to see in this pic). Anything that needs improving? and sorry for the large picture but it allows you to get a closer look at the costume.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:17:47 pm »

Awesome! I think when you add the shoulder armor and collar it will look just like it! I love the claws
You did a very good job on that! Something to improve on is the sting in the front. It should be longer looking...
I think and probably thicker. That's my 2 cents if you care ^_^ I'll put mine up soon.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:18:31 pm »

well I wasn't planing on making the shoulder armor but I might do it now.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2008, 12:42:07 pm »

I think you should!
Going the extra mile is worth it in the end!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2008, 01:06:26 pm »

Yeah my mom was saying that she has something that might work. I also have the rest of the arm armor done but it is just not on the glove. I am going to attach elastic to it so I can slide it on and off when I want (it's very uncomfortable). As for the string I'll try to get it so it looks more like a bow instead of just hanging there, it is already glued to the belt so it would be a hassle to try to take if off.

I really appreciate your input. Albel is my favorite character and I want it to look great.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2008, 01:16:30 pm »

No problem! I'll post mine as soon as possible but I seem to be having problems with the arm part and the leg warms...
It might be a hassle for me also...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #7 on:** June 30, 2008, 02:38:46 pm »

I cant wait to see it. I'll try to get the shoulder armor together and get a picture up. I think what I am going to use for it is the padding that comes in bras and swimsuits.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2008, 03:28:27 pm »

Yep! If you're using wonderflex it would be uncomfortable without it...
I wonder if I can get wonderflex at like marshals or whatever its called XD

LtCommanderRichie · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2008, 03:52:47 pm »

Nope, most commercial craft stores (if not all of them) don't carry Wonderflex. It's a professional propmaking tool, not just a little dinky arts and crafts tool.

If I could get to Photobucket on this computer, I could give you guys a costume to critique... But alas.

BangBangNeko · « **Reply #10 on:** June 30, 2008, 05:52:22 pm »

Here is my Revy cosplay any critique would really help me out.

*I've made some changes since these photos, like I have a wig instead of my crappy hair XP I just have to style it.*

REVY
http://photobucket.com/image/revy/Seraphim_Alchemist_1626/black-lagoon-0001.jpg

nikkiolie · « **Reply #11 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:46:28 pm »

I would just say more frill on the shorts. I know you were talking about that earlier but that is the only problem that I see

BangBangNeko · « **Reply #12 on:** June 30, 2008, 06:54:17 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on June 30, 2008, 06:46:28 pm

I would just say more frill on the shorts. I know you were talking about that earlier but that is the only problem that I see

okay cool i'll add some fur at the ends to make it match. I also did'nt know if I should change the top or cut the shorts up more on the side.
Thanks for the input ^_^

oslapedo · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:02:18 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on June 30, 2008, 01:16:30 pm

No problem! I'll post mine as soon as possible but I seem to be having problems with the arm part and the leg warms...
It might be a hassle for me also...

*cough* You should post a pic of your Haruhi cosplay *cough*

As soon as I make my cosplay I'll post it here!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #14 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:10:35 pm »

I think the rest of it looks great. If you want to make the sides of the shorts shorter then go ahead but they look fine the way they are and I would be horribly self conscious. Then again you have already worn X-2 rikku so I don't think you would have a problem

BangBangNeko · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:16:52 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on June 30, 2008, 07:10:35 pm

I think the rest of it looks great. If you want to make the sides of the shorts shorter then go ahead but they look fine the way they are and I would be horribly self conscious. Then again you have already worn X-2 rikku so I don't think you would have a problem

lol yah XD You should have seen me I was so afarid something was going to pop out,lol But those shorts are Tight I meen really tight. Which was a good thing

But think I'll wait on cutting them till I see what they look like with the fur.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #16 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:18:34 pm »

Yeah that is what I would suggest. I'm sure the wig would help a lot too. You hair wasn't bad for it, it was just missing the bangs.

BangBangNeko · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2008, 07:35:17 pm »

Thanks ^_^ I think a wig would be easier for me becuase my hair is natural wavy so I'd have to straighten it for an hour which I would rather just put a wig on.lol and it's fun to style wigs

nikkiolie · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2008, 08:17:20 pm »

Yeah i know what you mean.

I am working on the rest of the armor and I should be done by tonight so I'll try to get a pic up to see what everyone thinks.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2008, 10:11:24 pm »

How about I'll post my Haruhi and Temari o_O
I had the Temari one like some time ago for Halloween but I didn't make it XD
My Mommy did! o_o and how about in in progress picture of my rin?

I think everything looks great but you need fluffy on the shorts, and I would recommend waiting to cut it also!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2008, 10:20:34 pm »

Yeah well I wont be getting a picture up tonight. The shoulder armor is too small but I got a good idea how to make it. Baseball helmets, and a saw. I'll look into it tomorrow. I'm thinking the idea is going to work.

Sugarlat · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2008, 10:42:59 pm »

^_^ Good luck!
I'll wait for the finish!

oslapedo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2008, 10:56:40 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on June 30, 2008, 10:11:24 pm

How about I'll post my Haruhi

Me wants to see

Sugarlat · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2008, 11:37:02 pm »

Okay now what you all've been waiting for XD

Sugarlat · « **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:08:19 am »

Okay so I'm not the most photoenic person in the world but here's my cosplay anyway!
It cost me....~$20
10 for fabric, and 10 for the skirt
I didn't make the skirt, I bought it from forever 21 XD
Picture credit goes to my brother?

Syd-chan · « **Reply #25 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:10:36 am »

!!!!! Ack. So pretty! And, wow. What camera do you use? o.0 But, the only advice is makes the shirt just a little more baggy[in the first picture, but maybe it's the pose......], and the ribbons in the hair have more....oomph! But, beautiful cosplay. *_*

Sugarlat · « **Reply #26 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:12:50 am »

w00t!
Awesome! I'm still comtemplating on if I so do Yuki and ditch the headband and get a wig XD
The camera I use is a Fujifilm Finepix A805 w/8.3 mega pixels XD

nikkiolie · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:06:49 am »

I think it looks great. You did a good job! The only problem that I see is the collar comes up a little high. If would be a big hassle to change it now, Even with it people will know who you are cosplaying as and it looks fantastic.

Black~Rose · « **Reply #28 on:** July 02, 2008, 03:00:44 pm »

I look stoned lol but its the most recent pic I have of my aerith cosplay

and this is my tifa, most reacent pic and the other person is a gothic cloud

nikkiolie · « **Reply #29 on:** July 02, 2008, 03:03:03 pm »

Wow they both look really good. I can't see the Tifa that well but I love the Aeris. I would just say work with the bangs a little more to get them to stand up like her hair does. Other then that it looks amazing.

Black~Rose · « **Reply #30 on:** July 02, 2008, 03:24:08 pm »

yeah I usually do I was just putting it on to take a pic so I didnt really feel the need to go the extra mile

nikkiolie · « **Reply #31 on:** July 02, 2008, 03:25:51 pm »

oh well then it looks great.

as for my costume I don't think I am going to make the shoulder armor. It's too much work and I am busy enough as it is. I have no idea where to even begin. Also there is a cloak that I have and the shoulder armor makes it look bad. Other than the lack of armor is there anything else that I need to work on?

Black~Rose · « **Reply #32 on:** July 03, 2008, 05:14:08 pm »

I cut the bangs on my tifa wig!!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #33 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:03:29 pm »

Looks good. I like it I'm sure my friend (loves Tifa) will love it too.

Black~Rose · « **Reply #34 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:04:57 pm »

so the bangs are acurate? I think they are andthey better be cuz wig hair doesnt grow back lol

nikkiolie · « **Reply #35 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:10:32 pm »

I think they are very accurate.

Black~Rose · « **Reply #36 on:** July 03, 2008, 09:18:04 pm »

yay!!! My hair styling skillz have not failed me ^_^

oslapedo · « **Reply #37 on:** July 05, 2008, 10:40:39 am »

Quote from: Sugarlat on July 02, 2008, 01:08:19 am

Okay so I'm not the most photoenic person in the world but here's my cosplay anyway!
It cost me....~$20
10 for fabric, and 10 for the skirt
I didn't make the skirt, I bought it from forever 21 XD
Picture credit goes to my brother?

What a conveniently awesome skirt!

That is a really good cosplay, thanks for showing us the piccies

Sugarlat · « **Reply #38 on:** July 05, 2008, 01:19:47 pm »

Quote from: oslapedo on July 05, 2008, 10:40:39 am

What a conveniently awesome skirt! That is a really good cosplay, thanks for showing us the piccies

Pshaw Miss Doughty I have the cosplay xD
It is a conveniently awesome skirt! I also think that the collar is high...I think it should be all the way down to the skirt bottom....Hm...
I wonder if I have enough fabric left to make a new one....

NightLotus · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2008, 02:46:07 pm »

this is my first cosplay (yay!) (actually my first time sewing!)

I made a combination of this:

and this:

My twin is going as dark link... the same, but all black! (no pictures yet!)

Sugarlat · « **Reply #40 on:** July 07, 2008, 02:48:03 pm »

Thats one hell of a good first time!
I have nothing to say XD

pencil · « **Reply #41 on:** July 07, 2008, 03:03:48 pm »

NightLotus - Wow!!! You look awesome

! Amazing for a first costume! (And first sewing job~ :O)

Black~Rose · « **Reply #42 on:** July 07, 2008, 03:23:58 pm »

WOW!!! My first time was last year and it hardly compares to that!! HOLY CRAP YOUR GOOD!! Just one suggestion for being a boy, you might want to bind yourself. I found that an obi works quite well. You dont have to but it would give ya more of a boy look, and the outfit is fantastic with or without binding yourself. GREAT JOB!!

makichan · « **Reply #43 on:** July 07, 2008, 03:24:35 pm »

yeah, that is REALLY GOOD for a first costume ^^
... heh, I remember mine back when I was in middle school. The Horrah! :O
Very nice, very nice

oslapedo · « **Reply #44 on:** July 09, 2008, 09:17:38 pm »

Quote from: Sugarlat on July 05, 2008, 01:19:47 pm

Pshaw Miss Doughty I have the cosplay xD
It is a conveniently awesome skirt! I also think that the collar is high...I think it should be all the way down to the skirt bottom....Hm...
I wonder if I have enough fabric left to make a new one....

I believe you! *cough* youstolethosepicsfromaparalelldimension*cough*

Quote from: NightLotus on July 07, 2008, 02:46:07 pm

this is my first cosplay (yay!) (actually my first time sewing!)

You deserve the most righteous high five ever *cyber five*

NightLotus · « **Reply #45 on:** July 13, 2008, 12:49:29 pm »

thanks so much! people say i have a skill $:-\$

thanks for all the compliments!

NightLotus · « **Reply #46 on:** July 13, 2008, 12:51:45 pm »

Quote from: Black~Rose on July 07, 2008, 03:23:58 pm

WOW!!! My first time was last year and it hardly compares to that!! HOLY CRAP YOUR GOOD!! Just one suggestion for being a boy, you might want to bind yourself. I found that an obi works quite well. You dont have to but it would give ya more of a boy look, and the outfit is fantastic with or without binding yourself. GREAT JOB!!

I was also thinking more of like a girl link

(i don't really like binding $:-\$ )

Black~Rose · « **Reply #47 on:** July 13, 2008, 02:34:22 pm »

Quote from: NightLotus on July 13, 2008, 12:51:45 pm

Quote from: Black~Rose on July 07, 2008, 03:23:58 pm
WOW!!! My first time was last year and it hardly compares to that!! HOLY CRAP YOUR GOOD!! Just one suggestion for being a boy, you might want to bind yourself. I found that an obi works quite well. You dont have to but it would give ya more of a boy look, and the outfit is fantastic with or without binding yourself. GREAT JOB!!
I was also thinking more of like a girl link (i don't really like binding $:-\$ )

okay well that works then ^_^

Sugarlat · « **Reply #48 on:** July 13, 2008, 04:15:38 pm »

Quote from: NightLotus on July 13, 2008, 12:49:29 pm

thanks so much! people say i have a skill $:-\$

thanks for all the compliments!

You do have skill!
I wouldn't be able to pull it off...seriously XD
I'd look at it and say "Pfft Screw it!"

And you deserve compliments! You are welcome!

NightLotus · « **Reply #49 on:** July 16, 2008, 07:02:34 pm »

I should have the pics of the costume I made for my twin (dark link... so the exact same idea pretty much) up soon. I'm just waiting for her wig, boots, and ear adhisive to come in the mail!

also for my Link: does anyone see any blaring errors, or things that wouldn't take to long to fix?
...or even things that would take a lot of time to fix!

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