Finally went to a cosplay convention!

Guinevere117
Guinevere117 Posts: 148 Member
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So, I don't have any before pictures (really wish I did), but I am 5'6.5" tall and weighed 220 a little over a year and a half ago. I was wearing size 22 (US) pants and 2X T-shirts (I did not "hold" my weight well). Because of my weight, I did not follow my passion for cosplay. It really made me sad to sit and look at pictures on the internet of other people dressing up and having fun in "normal" sized costumes. I made a vow NOT to be a plus size version of anything. Well, long story made short: I lost weight and now weigh 125 lbs, fitting into size 5-7 pants and small to medium T-shirts. Here is a picture from today at a local convention (I am dressed in a Wa Lolita costume, which is a Japanese fashion style that combines the lolita dress with a kimono):

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  • strangeone25
    strangeone25 Posts: 114 Member
    That is awesome...you look amazing!
  • jessgumkowski88
    jessgumkowski88 Posts: 189 Member
    ahh so cute!! :O I wanna do that soo bad!
  • L4gym
    L4gym Posts: 81 Member
    Reimon,

    You look fantastic! I would love to nerd-out like that at BlizzCon when I reach my goal.
  • SquidVonBob
    SquidVonBob Posts: 290 Member
    Cute cosplay! I would love to do a cosplay and my starting weight was the same as yours so this gives me hope! Great job.
  • unbreakablemoth
    unbreakablemoth Posts: 28
    That's awesome!!!! Congratulations :)
  • sybrix
    sybrix Posts: 134 Member
    This is aweome! I always thought the different Lolita styles were super pretty. great work!
  • sola24
    sola24 Posts: 334 Member
    Loved it!! :D I am also a huge fan of anime and cosplay.. but didnt get a chance so far.. but you look soo good :)
  • russellbrand69
    russellbrand69 Posts: 132 Member
    Good for you - you look great, and what a brilliant achievement!
  • aubyshortcake
    aubyshortcake Posts: 796 Member
    Love It!!
  • knitapeace
    knitapeace Posts: 1,013 Member
    You look beautiful! Did you sew the dress yourself? It looks custom fit to you!
  • Care76
    Care76 Posts: 556 Member
    Way to go, you look great! Love the dress too!
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    awesome job. :drinker:
  • Guinevere117
    Guinevere117 Posts: 148 Member
    Thank you everyone! ^_^!

    I did make the dress myself. The entire costume is about 99% homemade.
  • zombie_meg
    zombie_meg Posts: 149 Member
    Awesome job on your weight loss and your beautiful dress!
  • WhiteRabbit1313
    WhiteRabbit1313 Posts: 1,091 Member
    So, I don't have any before pictures (really wish I did), but I am 5'6.5" tall and weighed 220 a little over a year and a half ago. I was wearing size 22 (US) pants and 2X T-shirts (I did not "hold" my weight well). Because of my weight, I did not follow my passion for cosplay. It really made me sad to sit and look at pictures on the internet of other people dressing up and having fun in "normal" sized costumes. I made a vow NOT to be a plus size version of anything. Well, long story made short: I lost weight and now weigh 125 lbs, fitting into size 5-7 pants and small to medium T-shirts. Here is a picture from today at a local convention (I am dressed in a Wa Lolita costume, which is a Japanese fashion style that combines the lolita dress with a kimono):

    IMG_20131117_110128-2_zps1889c6ea.jpg

    Gorgeous! Amazing job!
  • MGinAK
    MGinAK Posts: 240 Member
    Congrats! Cool Costume!!!
  • lighteningjeanne855
    lighteningjeanne855 Posts: 566 Member
    You've given me an incentive!
    It's not cosplay, but I'd like to look good
    in one of those mini-skirted uniforms from
    The Original Star Trek at the Las Vegas
    Convention in 2014.
  • L4gym
    L4gym Posts: 81 Member
    You've given me an incentive!
    It's not cosplay, but I'd like to look good
    in one of those mini-skirted uniforms from
    The Original Star Trek at the Las Vegas
    Convention in 2014.

    Girls night out!
  • Qski
    Qski Posts: 246 Member
    You've given me an incentive!
    It's not cosplay, but I'd like to look good
    in one of those mini-skirted uniforms from
    The Original Star Trek at the Las Vegas
    Convention in 2014.

    They have several hawt versions that were released after the latest two movies that I have seen for sale online.... I wanted my sister in law (super model gorgeous with no idea that she is!) to wear one when we went to see Into Darkness.
    I didn't even contemplate it - I wouldn't even look ok in the engineering uniforms.
    Go Do it!!!
  • DemoraFairy
    DemoraFairy Posts: 1,806 Member
    I lost weight for cosplay too so that I could finally do cosplays with a bare midriff. It's such a good feeling when you finally feel ready to wear the outfit you've been working towards.

    I love your dress, especially the skirt! You look great :D
  • Aviflora
    Aviflora Posts: 85 Member
    AAhhhh!! You look amazing!!! That came out beautiful, especially for a first cosplay! <3

    Cosplay is my life (well, more like a hobby, but my main one!), I'm losing a few more pounds (and hopefully gaining abs) to be Tifa Lockhart.

    <3 Have fun in your future cosplay endeavors! <3
  • wateryphoenix
    wateryphoenix Posts: 644 Member
    YAY! You look great!
  • jerryschram31
    jerryschram31 Posts: 2
    Your looking awesome! I've never cosplayed but badly want to.
  • hollykirsten
    hollykirsten Posts: 39 Member
    You look amazing! That is one of my huge goals too! I want to be able to pull off Erza Scarlett samuri outfit from Fairy Tail at an anime convention I am taking my husband to the end of august. That gives me 9 months to come up with a smoking hot stomach! Lol! Thanks for the inspiration!
  • DollyMiel
    DollyMiel Posts: 377 Member
    I've always wanted to give cosplay a go but shy away from it for similar reasons. :c

    What did you do to lose? Any tips? You look great!
  • MissPandaSquish
    MissPandaSquish Posts: 10 Member
    Good job! I am so happy you reached your goal!
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    Beautiful craftsmanship on the outfit and congratulations on reaching your dream. I've wanted to dress as Shichika from Katanagatari but never found anyone to make his costume.
  • Whtmask
    Whtmask Posts: 219 Member
    Congrats to you!! Your cosplay looks incredible, and you do too! I can't wait until I can do cosplay too!
  • Guinevere117
    Guinevere117 Posts: 148 Member
    You look amazing! That is one of my huge goals too! I want to be able to pull off Erza Scarlett samuri outfit from Fairy Tail at an anime convention I am taking my husband to the end of august. That gives me 9 months to come up with a smoking hot stomach! Lol! Thanks for the inspiration!

    I would also love to do Erza as well, either her Purgatory Armor or the dark one with wings. ^_^!

    @DollyMiel: As for tips and tricks.... I did not do anything special really. I cut calories, but did not really cut out food groups or anything like that (other than cutting way back on sweets). I simply moderated everything I ate and exercised everyday or so on the treadmill and some household weights. Overall, I would say eat in moderation and exercise as much as you can (within reason and safely that is). :)
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    Beautiful!!

    My dream is to cosplay as Dark Phoenix :D

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