Rave Outfit! (Day 131)

So, I've committed b=myself to doing this rave outfit for Fanime. Like I said before, it's really just something to keep me busy while waiting for money to generate. I was going to do furry leg warmers, but I forgot the fur is expensive as all hell, SO I got two awesome-colored pink / purple / white feather boas that I'm going to use as ankle and wrist cuffs, and some black feathers and silver eyelets to add to a shirt. I now need some type of ribbon, I'm still trying to mentally choose a color, fishnet stockings to go with my fishnet shirt, also still mentally choosing a color, and a brightly-colored / fluorescent fabric, also an undetermined color, to add to parts of my shirt, which I'm still not sure I'll do. Oh, and I need to choose shoes and either a skirt or shorts. I kinda want to do shorts, but I'll need new ones because the only ones I have are tiny and I don't wear them without leggings because it makes me feel like a ho.

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Started Up a New Blog (Day 130)

So I actually did end up making a convention blog. The convention-related pots will stay here, but have also been copied to the other blog. Most of my con info has been removed from this page and moved to the other. Also, the new page has info such as my favorite con, my first con, and my dream con.

I also added pictures to my AOD post of my costume.

Also, I've decided that I will make a "rave" outfit for Fanime's rave. Really, I just want something to do that won't kill my wallet, while waiting for more money to generate and for my boyfriend to get the money for materials for his stuff. I'll probably just grab most of my stuff out of my closet, but I want to make colorful, furry leg warmers for sure. Maybe I'll make a skirt too, if I find some cool fabric. It's really just a fun sort of project to keep me busy.

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Boyfriends & Skimpy Cosplays

I didn't do anything cosplay-related today, sadly. I slept a lot, played video games, and then I had to go to an hour-long presentation on chiropractic care. It wasn't bad, just.. Time consuming.

So, today's topic! Significant others (namely boyfriends) who don't approve of skimpy cosplays.
Let's start with why girls do skimpy cosplays to begin with. It's not always about attention. Admittedly, with cosplaying becoming more mainstream, this is why some girls do it, but others really do do it for the love of the character. So, the following is assuming that that is the reason, not the attention.

Personally, my boyfriend isn't too protective of me when it comes to cosplay, but when he is, it's understandable. Every convention has it's weirdos and perverts. Even if attention isn't the goal, it's inevitable, even in some conservative costumes.

So how do you get a conservative boyfriend to let you do a skimpy cosplay?
There's no real answer to this, and in some cases, it may very well be impossible, but here's some things to try:
• Explain yourself. Explain why you want to cosplay this character, whether it be the character, their personality, or the series they're from. Let the boyfriend watch your favorite episode of the series that contains the character, so that he can see why you love it so much.
• Choose a different outfit. Many characters, whether it be anime, movies, or otherwise, have alternate outfits. If you love the character that much, you may be able to find another outfit you like.
• Compromise. Agree to wear a conservative cosplay next time, or let him pick your next one entirely.

Whatever you choose to do, remember that it's not an issue of him trusting you, it's an issue of him trusting other guys. Take him with you to the convention or outing, and be sure that people know you're his (without being obscene, of course).

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