/cgl/ is a board for the following:• Cosplay• Lolita• J-fashion• Conventions & gatherings• Sewing & prop-making• Craftsmanship tools/materials & tutorials• LARPing• Discussing accessories such as wigs/circle lenses/prosthetics/makeup (These must be within the context of the board-related topics listed above; weight loss threads should be kept in /fit/, beauty and fashion generals should be kept in /fa/)Our board rules are simple:• Thread content must be related to one of the categories covered in the list above. Off-topic threads and replies will be deleted.• Singling people out maliciously is not tolerated and will result in a ban. 4chan is not your personal army. The singling out rule applies to vendetta threads and replies being made to attack a specific person, as well as predatory behavior like doxing. Discussing an individual in general isn't against the rules as long as it's done within context of cosplay/lolita/j-fashion.Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
May 17-19, 2024Are you going for the whole weekend?What are you cosplaying?Is your cosplay done or are you con crunching?Are you hosting a panel or working a booth?Going to the rave?Favorite part of the con?Any other activities you’re looking forward to?
>>10912603you cant be based without being cringe>>10912580i remember in the late 2000s not caring about that
Truly ass that ACEN doesn't offer cheaper DH-only passes like some other cons are doing. My wife just wants to walk around with me and the baby in the dealer's hall for a few hours, there's no point in buying a $55 day pass goddamn it. Maybe I can find a third person to pass their badge back via our stroller or something.>>10912607goth furry>>10912618I remember getting glomped in the early aughts and not caring about it because I was desperate for any female contact, still doesn't make glomping in general a good idea. (My 17-year-old Ryoga cosplaying ass was so disappointed to find out she was only 15.)Really hard to do the free hugs thing without looking creepy unless you're adorable/completely non-threatening or a Spirit Walker-level weird abomination.
>>10912639>Really hard to do the free hugs thing without looking creepyAs a woman, I definitely find any adult male with one of those signs to be creepy as hell. Especially now since so many predators have been exposed in the Midwest scene over the past 5 or so years. The signs just feel a bit like a red flag. If the person looks like a minor, then I just find it cringe, but in an awkward teen kind of way. Either way those signs are not a good look in 2024. It’s time to let that trend die out
>>10912566Yeah, the exposition dump episode kinda dragged, though I like how you think it's sci-fi when it's actually spiritual and shit.
>>10912607Cows
Alternate title: "Eager for a New Thread After a Full Month at Bump Limit Edition"Keep it /cgl/-related! Cosplay or J-fashion like Lolita/Brolita, Aristocrat, Kimono, Nanchatte, etc.!----------------------------------------------------------------------ITT you may post:- Useful guides that can be applied to crossplaying/crossdressing- Questions, help, sharing advice to improve your appearance to pass temporary as the opposite gender (Male -> Female, Female -> Male)- pictures of crossplay/crossdressing coords, selfposts- personal experience/stories regarding crossplay/crossdressingNOT allowed:- Anything in sexual context/fetish stuff- Anything related to gender transition like hormones, operation etc.; >>>/lgbt/ might be the better place for thisComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10912699People dont care about passing or at the very least semi-attractive looking cross dressers and trannies. Thats literally his point. Religion and the patriarchy pretty much wont allow men to be anything more than creatively and emotionally retarded drones for the most part. They also dont like what women are doing but unlike men, women as a whole actually have each others backs and have fought back from men trying to control and shame their actions.
>>10912706nayrt, but pretty much this. Women in the west fought for the right to be able to wear trousers. There is no widespread successful equivalent of men fighting for the right to wear dresses/skirts in the west. For women trousers were a garment that made it safer to do all kinds of jobs, so it was a case of practicality and increased freedom. Most men don't want to wear dresses/skirts just for the aesthetics alone, and in most cases dresses and skirts aren't as practical as trousers. The only times I hear about men wanting to wear skirts is when companies/schools require men to wear long trousers during hot weather. So without the excuse of practicality men generally don't have any reasons other than aesthetics to wear skirts/dresses. Men wanting to wear dresses/skirts because they like what they look like is considered a bad thing because of patriarchal values. If a guy wants to win the fight for the right to wear dresses/skirts he will have to find other men to join his cause otherwise it will never happen.The enemy isn't women, it's anyone who cares about preserving traditional values.
>>10912709you make it sound like i am refering to casual crossdressing, like wearing a skirt to work, which is against thread rules (!!!)No but i mean strictly in the costume sense, women can get away with way weirder shit than men. Don't get how traditional values play into something where the point is artistic expression. Granted most woman costumes are just being half naked with a vague theme.>>10912706yeah i guess...still sucks man i feel like i have to carry a knife every time just to be safe.
>>10912719I was explaining why you may encounter prejudice when crossplaying. That's not against thread rules, I'm not giving you advice on how to cross dress in general.You can't separate cosplay from general society because people into cosplay and people who attend conventions are also people who are out and about in society. So someone who has a lot of issues with seeing men crossdressing in general is also going to have a problem with men crossplaying unless you make it clear it's obviously a gag (like man faye or an obese bearded guy wearing a sailor moon costume). If you approach crossplay with any level of seriousness and effort/craft these guys will have a problem with you. For your sake I hope you don't encounter them."women can get away with way weirder shit than men" it has already been explained by several anons why this is. It's because of general norms related to which garments which sex is allowed to wear, women aren't automatically assumed to be a threat/sex pest. Women crossplaying aren't given special treatment/leeway over men just because they're female. Men crossplaying are just judged more harshly because of patriarchal beliefs and because men crossdressing in general is considered perverted. The few bad apples that sexually harass people and/or flash people whilst crossdressing/crossplaying just strengthens those views.You passing enough, to the level that some guy actually thought you were a woman first, actually does not work in your favor regarding your safety. We know some guys get violent if they think you're a woman and they try to hit on you and then they discover you're a guy.
>>10912723I thankfully live in a more liberal city, still would never crossdress outside of the strict legal boundary of the city center, beyond that point free expression stops and there are no cameras to record violence. Never go alone, too>You passing enough, to the level that some guy actually thought you were a woman first, actually does not work in your favor regarding your safety.yeah i know i was scared shitless for a moment>it has already been explained by several anons why this is.was just repeating my point cause i thought it got lost.>If you approach crossplay with any level of seriousness and effort/craft these guys will have a problem with you. For your sake I hope you don't encounter them.I also hope it never goes to thaty so far mostly only had positive, friendly or old men busting my balls type interactions. But as i said i do get warned to "watch out" a lot.There is also the chance of getting drugged and trafficked but i prefer to not think about that.i know crossdressing used to be way more acceptable in commie times, before the internet, but since online exists people have just gotten very reactionary and presumptuous about every little thing it's honestly crazy if you ask me. >unless you make it clear it's obviously a gagimo gag enough is that i am clearly dressed as a woman on carneval/haloween or whatever, but i honestly find those kinds of costumes just too bastardizing, since i put so much effort and they get all the praise cause "man in dress" or whatever.>Men crossplaying are just judged more harshly because of patriarchal beliefs and because men crossdressing in general is considered perverted. The few bad apples that sexually harass people and/or flash people whilst crossdressing/crossplaying just strengthens those views.i'll be honest and admit that i haven't thought of it in this way, mostly just considered that someone might think i'm a fag or a tranny. Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
How come they’re never as cute as JP idols?
>>10912032I guess that's what happens when you open it up to applications and only certain groups apply, and I have a strong feeling one of them was asked to join and didn't have to apply.
>>10912033Who're these other groups? They look like kpop groups or something? I only know etude and a-muse.
>>10911931great for a laugh, thanks.
>>10912032Just as the community was getting better at separating jpop and kpop events we get this monstrosity.
How did Pearlescent star sell out this weekend while more established groups never do? Is this the power of tumblr?
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>>10910691i do have LM, but i'm a little nervous about putting it in the thread for privacy reasons lol. whenever you're able to shoot me an email i can give you my username and we can move to lm if that's more convenient:)hope to hear from you soon!
wtt: langue de chat chocolat tuck flare skirt for the other skirt type. would also trade for the JSK version and pay money as needed.
WTB in red or black (preferred), only the 4 tier version as I already had the mini and didn't like the fit
>>10899556I want this stupid little thing. Please message me if you have it or anything similar (like the older bear rucksacks). I will pay good money.
Preordered this Verdure Mallory Long OP back in October from VM on the WW website. I paid around $300? Asking $200 shipped within the US (Willing to ship internationally). She’s new in package, never tried on or anything. Shoot me an email if interested!
I fucked up the title of the last thread and put Anime Weekend Atlanta.Anyone going to Momocon? Dates are Friday, May 24th through Monday, May 27th at the Georgia World Congress Center. Have any cosplay plans? Doing any interesting panels? Selling anything?
I gotta do the wiring on this helmet when I get back from work. But after fixing the eyes and doing the antenna, it ain’t looking too bad. >>10912572Social media, idk if Facebook groups are the way to go or Instagram is for that but if you’re new to cosplay, you could probably get a random free lancer who has decent equipment to shoot your stuff. I’m an iPhone shitter, good angles , decent location and a good source of light matter more than equipment imho.
>>10912596Something done from up here in Ohio a few months back on iPhone. If you’re insistent on a pro photog though, just find a random hallway dude. I know a few east coasters from like the Katsu-ish region go. Decent time to network anon.
>>10912572Wish you luck anon, but from what I've seen recently cosplay photographers' pricing is getting ridiculous. $150-250 is bad, but then saying that you can only choose 5 photos to keep is just stupid. I constantly offer to photoshoot friends for free or maybe for lunch/dinner because I don't want them throwing money in a hole.>>10912596>I’m an iPhone shitter, good angles , decent location and a good source of light matter more than equipment imho.This. I know someone who spent serious money on all the fancy toys last year and is trying to ask for at least $100/hr now. Buying the equipment doesn't make you automatically make you a professional. Pic related I took last year because I thought it was cool.
Anyone know if Pokemon card trading is a thing at this convention? I have a bunch of random duplicate promos, EXs, Vs, VMAXd, trainers, etc. that I'm looking to trade. Not really interested in selling, I just like trading. Is that a thing?
If anyone needs a room in the main hotel for Momocon hit me up. I had two dropped out and I need at least two people Drop me a discord if anything
Thread for good cosplays that are suggestive but still for a blue board (no nudity)
>>10908532Stay triggered landwhale bitch. Nobody finds you attractive.
>>10908052They don’t call her Tuna-Chan for nothing!
>>10907158Who is she? She's cute even if the cosplay is inaccurate, mostly the pants
>>10912614Tsukides
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>>10912488I wish I had this animated or larger, but I don't have any good resolution or animated images of her Black Cat.
>>10911151WHOMST
>>10912643Whomst?
Lolita aprons: practical, decorative, or costumey?
“Shit, only 2 months left?”Edition65 days to goPrevious thread>>10896044>You Preregistered?>for the premierfags, you still miss being a premierfag this year?>did you manage to get a hotel? Just a yes or no would suffice>How’s your AX fund jar doing so far and what’s your budget?>You got your work PTO approved?>Any setbacks so far until the con?>Cosplay Day 0/1/2/3 plans?>expectations?Comment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>10912541Bro people actually show up on Day -1. Cry more.
>>10912628I have spent half of that going to japan for 1.5 months. I think you'll be fine for a weekend in America. Hell, you could go to both Japan and AX on that and still have plenty left over.
>>10912278>>10912301I wouldn't be surprised if they show up and block the sidewalks around the convention center. Will you blame them if you are late to a panel or cosplay gathering?
>>10912628>$13,000Are you planning on buying a car there or something?
>>10912689Gonna be a fight breaking out between anime nerds and protestors at that point. God help those protesting idiots if they get between someone and their oshi.
Which do you prefer>Looking as close to the source material as possible, even if that means a lack of details or lack of realism in the clothing/hair.>A realistic version of the cosplay, how it would have been if the char were a real-life person, even if there are details to the cosplay not supported by canon
>>10912673Whatever appeals to the eye more IRL. So people doing stupid ass thinge like fucking up their eyebrows to match a cartoon tends to look 100x uglier than leaving them mostly alone.
Anime North is only a month away, anyone else going but not buying a ticket this year?
>>10912665What about the girls? Is there's any lol
>>10912674the attractive ones left after making the rounds or realizing that it's all losers, there's only a few left but they're not easy on the eyes
>>10912674Obviously not. Is this even a real question . Plus they are all tranny faggots
Is Canada just one huge /pol/ containment?
>>10912704No, just Ontario.
FAQ (last updated: May 19th, 2023): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-URQl5wxxBzP4-VWfMKfLG8ZqOkGt9Yoyo6Qbm333vs/edit?usp=sharingCosplay recommendations thread: none atmCrossplay/crossdressing thread: >>10907099LARP thread: >>10873579Sewing general: >>10865253Makeup, hair, skincare general: none atmTaobao thread: >>10903761Stupid j-fashion questions thread: >>10902439
How do people find cosplay photographers at cons? I'm cosplaying for the first time in years and deciding to go all out with everything (commissioning someone to make part of the costume, weight loss, practicing makeup until I'm happy with the results, etc.)I really want to get good photos of the costume when it's all done, but I have no idea how to go about it.
I have been 20-30 lbs overweight my entire life, but I have a lot of natural muscle mass and the frame to support it. No one has ever shown me how to start going to the gym or pushed me to get in shape and I don't know where to start. How do I start? Or how did YOU start? I have all the other skills to start doing really great cosplays but I'm a fat, lazy fuck barely motivated to get up and go to work.
>>10912461In my experience, they usually find photographers before cons on social media and book a time slot with them. You might get lucky prowling a con for a person holding a camera and offer to pay them for their time, but you can't guarantee quality or even a return investment honestly.
>>10912474Go to fit, read the sticky. Learn how to count calories. And start using YouTube to build your beginner routine. If you have no drive you are fucked. Weight loss takes drive and motivation. If you have neither then just be a fat fuck the rest of your life.
>>10911890Right I'm new as fuck to this board so be gentle here. I'm planning on cosplaying Gadem from Mobile Suit Gundam for a con this July.>pic relatedI already have someone working on the cape since they offered but the rest is very much up in the air. I have a rough template for the helmet being cooked up, but with the uniform I'm torn on trying to go for military surplus or try to make a basic pair of matching green pants and a jacket, since I doubt I could find surplus in a green that looks right, let alone that both match. I also don't know how I'd go about doing the collar, since there's a decent bit of detail there. Note I have a old sewing machine but I've never used it. Also I saw a lot of guides and recommendations for wigs but is there anything similar for facial hair?Any tips to try and achieve all this would be very much welcome, thanks.
Old thread hit bump limit.My comm president is having her 40th birthday tomorrow. Wtf, I would have guessed she was like 25, but she has 2 kids who both cosplay Sonic th Headgod chracter
>>10911291And out herself on cgl? Nice try, retard
>>10911694I want to fuck a hot slut.
After dwelling on it, I can say, yes, complacence is part of why I'm not enjoying cons as much. Stuff that seems normal today would have been insane when I first started attending, and stuff that seemed insane at the time would be "Eh" at best now. Will that improve my experiences going forward? Dunno. But at least I feel more grateful, and plan to be on the look out for new ways of spicing things up
I need a redheaded weeb gf that is obsessed with Evangelion. Not for cosplay purposes, it's just that I had enough with dating normies.
>>10912317>No. Men just want you to only turn your whore on for them and nobody else when you're in a relationship.So men want a faithful, monogamous relationship with lots of sex?
I'm going to attend and cosplay at FanExpo Philadelphia this year. I was just wondering if anyone else was going to attend or if anyone's been there before.>ARE YOU GOIN>WHAT ARE YOU DOIN>WHAT ARE YOU COSPLAYIN>HOPES FOR CON
>>10910572Fan Expo doesn't focus on anime related stuff. That's not to say there isn't anything of interest to anime fans, but it's way more focused on superhero comic type stuff. It's a "multi-genre" convention, which is different from anime based conventions like the ones you named.
It's almost time
>>10910572It's a comic con, so more Western oriented. It used to be Wizard World, but rebranded after they were bought out.
Thinking of going since it's close by.How is the arcade?
MIGHT go on Sunday. Original plans fell through.
