If you are new to cosplay or just curious about it, it can be hard to find information and understand what a cosplay convention is.
First let’s take a look at the definition of a convention:
What is the definition of Convention?
A convention is a gathering of individuals who meet at an arranged place and time to discuss or engage in some common interest.
Here’s the answer to What is a Cosplay Convention?
A cosplay convention is any convention that allows you to cosplay.
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Examples of Conventions where you can cosplay:
- San Diego Comic-Con
- New York Comic-Con
- Wondercon
- Dragon Con
- C2E2
- Emerald City Comic-Con
- Motor City Comic-Con
- London Film and Comic-Con
- PAX
- Supanova
And the list goes on!
How do you know if you are allowed to cosplay?
It is important to realize that there aren’t any conventions that are explicitly “Cosplay Conventions,” that’s just a name that was created.
With this in mind, if this is your first time cosplaying at a convention or you’re just unsure if you are allowed to cosplay take a look at several tips I have listed to help identify whether or not a convention will allow you to cosplay.
- Do they have photos of people in cosplay on their website? If yes, then you can cosplay.
- Do they mention cosplay rules on their website? If yes, then you can cosplay.
- Similar to Tip 1, do they post photos of cosplayers on their social media pages? If yes, then you can cosplay.
As a broad rule, most comic book-related, movie-related, games-related, or pop-culture-related conventions will let you cosplay.
Do you have to wear cosplay at a Cosplay Convention?
No, you do not have to wear cosplay at a cosplay convention.
Cosplayers will not be sad or upset if you are not cosplaying at a cosplay convention.
In conclusion, wear what you want to wear and do not feel pressured into cosplaying if you don’t want to.
Cosplay conventions are all about having fun and enjoying your day.
What can I wear to a Cosplay Convention if I don’t want to cosplay?
From time to time you may not want to cosplay, or maybe you are new to the scene and just want to watch from afar for now.
If this is the case and you do not want to cosplay, I recommend you wear comfortable clothing!
Make sure to check the weather and dress accordingly, there is so much to see and do at conventions and you want to make sure that you can do it all.
And this is the reason why I suggest for you to wear comfortable clothing because it would be upsetting if you can’t see your favorite actors or go buy art from your favorite comic book artist. After all, your feet hurt or you are too hot or too cold!
Additionally, the other great thing about cosplay conventions is that it gives you the perfect opportunity to wear that new geeky t-shirt you just bought that you may feel like nobody else understands, or maybe you’re too embarrassed to wear it anywhere else.
Don’t worry, you’ll feel right at home wearing some geeky clothing and just letting your inner geek out.