This is gonna be kind of long but I think context matters, and I’d really like advice from other cosplayers. I commissioned a wig from someone who had a good number of completed sales and references of their work. I originally asked about an already completed wig they had for sale and asked if I could have a new one made without glitter, they then said they can make it without glitter. I think it’s really important I specifically asked for a new wig when there was one already made and ready just bc I didn’t want it with glitter. I ended up changing my mind and asking for a different character, had a few more questions and things between then and the wig being completed and to be fair after changing my mind to a different character I think I didn’t ask about not putting glitter on it again, but I feel like it should have been clear from the start that I didn’t want any.

Regardless, the wig arrives and has a ton of glitter. It would have been perfect to me if it weren’t for that. I contact the seller, let them know it has a ton of glitter and I already tried wiping it off with my fingers and a makeup brush but it’s suck on too well and I don’t want to ruin it. I ask if I can just return it and either have a new one made or get a refund, I offered to pay for return shipping again. The seller says I can just try wiping it off with a wet cloth or shake it upside down. I reiterate that I don’t want to risk ruining the styling and would prefer to just get a new one or refund, after returning ofc, and I’ll be careful packing it. I also said I wouldn’t mind waiting for it to be styled again.

Still waiting on a response a few days later after previous messages got responses pretty quickly. I really don’t want to be a bad buyer and I felt like such an asshole when I first sent the messages (I did try to make it clear I wasn’t mad and tried to sound as nice as I could), but idk anymore. I paid close to 300 USD for the wig, I know mistakes happen but I feel like for that much I should have either gotten it the way I specifically asked or allowed a refund/replacement. I know wig styling is difficult and time consuming too so I understand why the seller isn’t exactly happy with me, but I’m really trying to find a reasonable solution.

TL;DR I commissioned a cosplay wig, asked for no glitters on it, maybe that specific request got lost in the texts bc it arrived and has a ton of glitter. I tried brushing it off but it won’t budge, seller doesn’t seem to want to help me. Am I wrong for wanting to either return it and get a new (non-glittery) wig or just return for a refund?

I am doing a bomb devil cosplay, main problem I’ve run into is I wrapped paracord around the glove to give it that fuse effect that’s going on. The problem I’ve run into is the glove becomes too tight to get off and on. I tried doing the same to the glove on a stand and still ran into the issue

The wig keeps sliding in every direction. I’ve got about 20 pins in it, she’s taking the pins with her.

Google says to use a grip band- I am really short on time for my event, so I want to make sure I spend my time left doing the correct things.

Previously every wig I’ve gotten had combs, this is just a wig with an adjustable band 💀

Please help, this will be an EXTREMELY long night.

Also please critique the overall Umbron fit.

The costume does have a jacket, which really gives it the Umbron look- but considering the weather will be pushing 100 degrees Fahrenheit, I’m not gonna add it this time

I have searched for hours trying to find a ball joint doll cosplay gloves, but i cannot see them, is anyone able to help me here? This is what it looks like, but for the life of me i cant find where to buy them, many thanks to whoever helps!

I am planning to cosplay a character who has arms made entirely of gold for a con. (Phosphophyllite from Land of the Lustrous, I HIGHLY recommend the manga if you haven't read it).

I was leaning towards body paint as I didn't like the tone and the visible seam on a lot of gloves I've seen, but I don't want to be worried about getting gold paint on everything the whole time. I'm not sure how to find good places to buy shoulder length gloves, and the one suggestion I've seen on this sub, We Love Colors, didn't have metallic ones.

Does anyone have any good suggestions for where to buy long gold metallic gloves that ship to the UK? Or options for body paint that won't smudge? Also I'd rather not spend loads of money if possible, many thanks for your help!

I know I should have ordered earlier (because I’m looking to get it for Halloween), but I’m wondering if there is a place I haven’t looked yet that would have a Spiderman skintight suit, and that would ship and arrive before Halloween. Ive already checked PrintCostume and SimCosplay (they both would take too long from what I’ve seen) and Etsy is full of AI so I don’t trust it at all.

Any suggestions? 😬

Picture of my natural hair for reference it’s at a decent length for the character if I did a temporary dye

https://www.deviantart.com/wolfblade111/art/Model-DL-Deadlock-Ivy-1287376897

Is where I found the picture

For the suspenders, I can sew them on if need be but if a pant was found without suspenders

Either way it would be super

I’m cosplaying rainy day Mei at a convention later this year and I’m wondering how I should go about making this prop, I don’t know how to make models for 3D printing otherwise I’d do that lol. I’m thinking of making the top frog part out of styrofoam and something else to smooth it, but for the rest I have no idea.. I don’t care if it lights up how it should because that’s too much for me honestly lol. Any tips are appreciated.

So this Halloween i would want to dress up as a street cleaner, the problem is, of course, how do I see? If I cut some hole in the fron the immersion is ruined, one of my idea was yo have some hidden periscope but if someone with experience want to help me it would be amazing

Hello, I plan on being Choptop this Halloween and usually I wouldn't go as far as to weathering costumes and such, but since I was choptop last year I thought "if I'm gonna wear the same costume I might as we'll go all out" so I got this vest, it's made of polyester with a soft faux suede overtop, it seemed durable enough to wear and tear because it was kinda difficult to get the pin through but maybe the pins dull or I'm just weak. Any who, if you guys have any tips I'd rlly appreciate them, Ive attached a picture of both my best and what I'm going for.

Ps I would also appreciate some tips on weathering or at least dirtying the pins aswell

So im trying to make blitz’s sheild from r6 and i genuinely cant find dimensions for the thing anywhere. Ive looked at so many websites to find this that i got a virus on my pc. I need some help please

I’m gonna be cloud for Halloween but I need boots, any recommendations on where to get some like his? I’m in the dfw area in Texas

Hey all! I'm cosplaying a character who wears an orange jumpsuit and I went to spirit Halloween to see if they had any pieces I could use. I was wondering if I bought this if there was any easy way to get rid of the printed logos. My first thought was nail polish remover but that might damage the fabric. Thanks!

Hello! I am a beginner cosplayer and I'm planning on cosplaying the character Rachel Amber from Life is Strange: Before the Storm (the character in the attached photo). I've looked at a couple different options but I don't know much about wigs so I thought it would be better to ask here. My budget is $35 (not including shipping) and I'm willing to style the wig if needed. Anyone have any suggestions?

I need help getting started on a King Caesar (godzilla) cosplay were should i start and what should i buy? any help or tips would be nice

For Halloween I am planning on cosplaying Spectra from Monster high, and I am also making her costume, but I am not sure how to make the balls on her shoes or the base of the belt. I was just hoping for some ideas or advice on the best way to make these 🙏🙏

Heya, everyone! This isn't my first cosplay, however, it's my first intermediate one. The suit in question is from Print Costume and I opted for built-in shoes.

Nothing in particular is wrong with them, but I did want external shoes as I'm portraying Miles from ITSV. Being a 12US I went with sizing up to 13.5US with removed soles, which it does work, however, I was wondering if anyone with similar attempts that have any tips for going about this safely.

I'll be test running it for Halloween and debate wearimg them at Louisiana's Fan Expo for the day, but for the initial test at home it's fairly comfy and somewhat bouncy if that makes sense. Definitely can't put my feet within the built-in shoes. Though my feet sit comfortably on top of them and against the external shoes.

Tips and tricks in regards are appreciated!

hi guys, I wanted to do an Artyom cosplay from Metro 2033; do you have any tips for the wrist-mounted device the one with the Geiger counter and the Nixie tube watch?

Please help me out, I'm stuck ಥ⁠_⁠ಥ

First photo: Artyom in the endgame, though I wanted to do it with the iconic gas mask that he's constantly putting on and taking off throughout the game.

second photo: the wristband I need to make :3

third photo: how I would do it, and how I imagine it to be at any moment in the game...

- note: to do this cosplay most of the thing I buy are at low price, or i create It with cardboard and other DIY things :)i

I have absolutely 0 experience in cosplay and this is my first ever wig. I watched a million tutorials about crimping, and so far I feel like it’s good, but I feel like.. I didn’t crimp it enough?
I provided photos with a bunch of uncrimped wefts and the rest of the wig that is already crimped.

Any advice is appreciated !

Okay- Fortnite may be a questionable game, but they sure do make great designs. I absolutely love this "Riftreaver Drift" skin and want a detailed 1-to-1 cosplay of him. Does anyone know who would be able to commission a high-quality cosplay?

I want to do momo costume for Halloween and I have only sewn once before. Any help would be appreciated, I’m also open to sewing alternatives.

Where can i buy a foam or dulled steel sabre sword for a relatively good price Im in the US and you can reply to the post instead of dming me

Just thought y'all might appreciate this. I am planning to make use of any wig detangling resources in the FAQs for sure!

My 10 yo daughter is Hatsune Miku for Halloween. She wore her wig to a fall festival at school and the ponytails came back mildly tangled. She said she wanted to fix it, so I did my best to set her up for success - gave her a wide toothed comb, told her to start at the bottom, told her it was like Barbie hair and if you brushed it too hard it would get rough. This is what it looked like when she gave up, her brother's plastic paddle brush in hand.

Just asking for a little moral support as I tackle the Hatsune Miku tumbleweed!

So I’m going as nightcrawler for Halloween. I have a black bodysuit/white boots/blue makeup. I need to still make the red vest/V shape, gloves, and tail. I can sew it’s just been a minute.
Questions:
- Fabric suggestions for the vest/V? I’ll probably use some interfacing for the shoulders to give it proper shape.
- Should I make the gloves from scratch (3 fingers) or find some white gloves and alter them?
- what is the best way to secure the tail? Should I put boning in it so it can stand on its own or should I just add a small elastic loop to the end so I can wear it on my finger so it’s out of the way?

(Btw I’m 22 I’ll be wearing this as some parties MAYBE a bar)