Do you know what costume you will don this Halloween? We’ll be celebrating this fashionable holiday in a couple of weeks, and many festivities are already under way.
Cosplay, or dressing and acting like one of your favorite characters, has become quite popular over the years. Of course this popularity is partially due to Halloween, but it’s also thanks to the rising popularity of Sci-fi conventions such as Dragon Con, Heroes and Villains Fan Fest, and Comic Con International.
I had the pleasure of attending Dragon Con 2016 and was amazed by the costumes I saw. It is always spectacular to see the craftsmanship of the professionals, the simple designs of everyday fans, and the creativity abundant in all of them. Cosplay has become a key aspect for which Dragon Con is known. In case you need any last minute ideas, I thought I’d share with you some of the costumes I documented. I have to admit, it was nice to see so many fandoms represented as I made my way through the bustling crowds.
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Star Wars
Always a popular choice, Star Wars was well represented. I was impressed with how much this guy looked like Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan.
Painted from head to toe and gorgeously adorned, these ladies were obviously dedicated to representing their favorite Star Wars’ aliens.
There’s nothing cooler than seeing Boba Fett hanging out on the street corner. As I paused to admire this trio, one of them ignited his jet pack! Rather than fly away, though, his back started busting out jams worthy of break dancing.
Cartoons
This furry couple decided to mix things up a bit. Judy Hopps from Zootopia and Lucario from Pokémon sure do look good together.
Speaking of looking good. No one can out glamour Jessica Rabbit!
For the kids in us all, allow me to present Unikitty.
If you want to "catch 'em all," you'll just have to make sure you attend Dragon Con 2017!
Related: The 2016 Dragon Awards
Video Games
I’m not sure if World of Warcraft can be called a video game since it’s actually a massive multiplayer online game, but it was also well represented. Check out this Illidan Stormrage courtesy of Deisel Fueled Cosplay.
Kirin from Monster Hunter Freedom Unite made a special appearance.
Just when I thought I was safe, I ran into none other than Edward Kenway from Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag.
With all this new technology it’s sometimes easy to forget the classics, but not this young woman. Donning the unmistakable attire of Mortal Kombat’s Kitana, she definitely looks formidable.
You don’t always have to dress by the rules. These ladies took Kitana, Jade and Mileena to the next level. It made me think of Las Vegas. Now that would be one heck of a show!
TV and movies
For a real throw back, try Gilligan’s Island!
If you want to play the part of one of the best shows on TV, go for Once Upon a Time. (Alright, not everyone thinks it’s the best, but I do!) Check out this Rumpelstiltskin. He even has the mannerisms down.
There’s nothing like a live action adaptation of a classic Disney cartoon. This trio brought the 2015 Cinderella to life.
Random
Sometimes you just have to be yourself. This woman dressed up as a “bookworm.”
When all else fails, try your local general merchandise store. You might just find something as noteworthy as hot sauce!
The best part of Halloween is to have fun. Show the world a part of yourself you might not get to express every day. I hope this list helped you come up with some ideas. Please feel free to share with us in the comments below, through Twitter, or through Facebook. We look forward to hearing from you, and seeing some of your costumes.
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