I wasn’t sure whether to post this in the Cosplay section, but since this is the general thread for things to take to SDCC, I thought I would contribute a checklist for people intending to cosplay at the con (especially for first timers):
COSTUME RELATED1. If you don't want your badge lanyard to clash with/distract from your costume, try pinning your badge to your costume instead. It's easier to photoshop out of pictures and more discreet. That being said, bring pins for that!
2. Yes, 70% of the time your costume
will fall apart at the seams, literally. SDCC is chaotic and the push-pull of the crowd can be especially vicious - I've had my costume dragged apart from the throng of people squeezing against me.
Emergency repair materials: Safety pins
Double-sided tape in thin and thick widths
Super glue
Blue tack
Scissors
Needle and thread
3. If you are wearing a revealing/precarious costume, fashion tape is important in preventing nip slips and other accidents. If you perspire a lot, it can cause your tape to lose its adhesive quality. Do not that fashion tape is very different from the regular double-sided tape you get from craft stores. It’s more gentle and effective on your skin.
Braza has pretty good waterproof flash tape: You are not allowed to view links.
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HAIR/WIGS1. Hairspray and hair glue. Hair glue is AWESOME for repairing delicate spikes or stylised bangs and works well on both natural and synthetic wig hair.
Personal recommendation: Got2b Hair Glue - does wonders on wigs without making the synthetic texture clumpy or oily-looking. This is the stuff pro cosplayers use for styling Cloud Strife hair, trust me! :P
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Login2. Loads of hair pins (try to get those that match the colour of your wig - it is a little unsightly when you see black bobby pins against a blonde wig)
3. Extra wig cap. I used to scoff at this idea, but what do you know, some people actually end up misplacing their wig caps (even though it’s supposed to go under your wigs!) at cons. Maybe they take it off for a break and get careless with it.
MAKE UP & MISC1. Always bring make-up remover. Perspiration or rain (god forbid) can ruin your painstakingly applied make up, and it’s best to clean off the existing layer before re-applying than just painting/coating over it.
2. With that, you’d need facial tissues, wet wipes, cotton pads and cotton buds.
3. If you're wearing contact lenses, bring rewetting drops or saline solution. Getting your wig hair flying into your hard coloured contacts on a breezy day is one of the most excruciating feelings ever.
4. Oil blotters, because you honestly don’t need to contribute to the camera flash.
5. Chapstick — in windy or dry weather, your lips are going to crack, which makes the re-application of lipstick difficult and revolting.
6. Bandages! You may end up with blisters and chafing — not just on your feet — because of your costume. Don’t let it fester and become prone to infection, protect yourself from further skin damage.
7. Needless to say, bring along all the other makeup you would normally apply to go with your cosplay. Essentials would include:
Foundation
Primer
Eyebrow pencil
Eyeshadow
Rouge
Lip gloss/ lipstick
That's all I've got from the top of my head, so it anyone has any other suggestions it would be great!