Cosplay success - not afraid to show my tummy! (pics)
LaurenAOK
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So hopefully there are some fellow nerds out there who will appreciate this 
For years I have wanted to dress up as Midna in her human form from LoZ: Twilight Princess, as she is one of my favorite video game characters ever. Here is what the character looks like for those who aren't familiar:
As you can see, it's a rather revealing costume. I'll spare you all my long weight loss/gain story, but suffice it to say that I used to be horribly unhealthy (though only slightly overweight), then joined MFP and lost weight, then gained some back, and am now in the process of losing it again.
I still have about 10 pounds until I'm at my goal weight, but I've really come to not only accept, but love my body. Even though it's not a "perfect" body, I'm happy with it. And I decided that I was happy enough with it to dress up as Midna for New York Comic Con this year. I lost about 10 pounds over the summer and I'm at a healthy weight now, so I decided I earned this!
I've never made a costume before and I'm not artistic, so this took a LOT of hard work (not to mention a lot of money because I had to buy more materials than I needed in case I messed up!) I'm really proud of the costume even though it's not perfect, and I'm proud of myself for having the confidence to wear it. I don't think I look half bad Thank you MFP for all the constant support!
Photos are by my wonderful friend Barny at BN Photography, his FB page is here: https://www.facebook.com/BarnyPhotography
And a couple less formal photos of the actual costume (skirt and cape that I slaved over):
For years I have wanted to dress up as Midna in her human form from LoZ: Twilight Princess, as she is one of my favorite video game characters ever. Here is what the character looks like for those who aren't familiar:
As you can see, it's a rather revealing costume. I'll spare you all my long weight loss/gain story, but suffice it to say that I used to be horribly unhealthy (though only slightly overweight), then joined MFP and lost weight, then gained some back, and am now in the process of losing it again.
I still have about 10 pounds until I'm at my goal weight, but I've really come to not only accept, but love my body. Even though it's not a "perfect" body, I'm happy with it. And I decided that I was happy enough with it to dress up as Midna for New York Comic Con this year. I lost about 10 pounds over the summer and I'm at a healthy weight now, so I decided I earned this!
I've never made a costume before and I'm not artistic, so this took a LOT of hard work (not to mention a lot of money because I had to buy more materials than I needed in case I messed up!) I'm really proud of the costume even though it's not perfect, and I'm proud of myself for having the confidence to wear it. I don't think I look half bad
Thank you MFP for all the constant support!Photos are by my wonderful friend Barny at BN Photography, his FB page is here: https://www.facebook.com/BarnyPhotography
And a couple less formal photos of the actual costume (skirt and cape that I slaved over):
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You look awesome! Fit, strong, and so perfectly done that you should be playing her in a film. WOW!0
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Great story. You look great. Enjoy0
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OMG just posted a long reply and pressed some button that deleted it all! So here's the short version. Love LoZ, never played TLP though. Amazing job, was very surprised to read it was your first time. You look so great. I hope I can do half that well when I finally make a Cosplay outfit, plan to one day and wear it to ComicCon, it's on my bucket list. I can't tell you enough how great you look, and how well you did, so just believe it woman! And love love love the special effects.0
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thick solid tight0
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You look great !! 0
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You look great lady!0
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AMAZING! Also, best LoZ companion ever
You look incredible in that costume!0 -
I LOVE Midna!! You look great!0
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Don't know much about the character- but I do know
1.) taking on an unknown costume is hard- very trial and error- and can be difficult- that's a big thing in and of itself!!! KUDO"S TO YOU!!! It looks great!!!
2.) YOU look fantastic- you're hard work has really paid off.
3.) Your MIND is totally working in the right direction on learning to love YOU for who you are.
So - # 3 obviously being the biggest win- all of those are super awesome accomplishments and you should absolutely be proud of yourself- and definitely big bonus for photo shoot fun!!!
i adore photo shoots- so much win about them!!!
Congrats and thanks for sharing!0 -
I am not into cosplay at all. Not even a little. But I have to admit, you look incredible! Way to rock it.0
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Wow, you look incredible.0
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Know nothing about that character or game, but... #DATZHAWT
Many congratz!0 -
how fun! you rocked the **** out of it!!0
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You look amazeballs! You are going to be a HUGE hit at ComicCon!
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Kudos on your weight loss and the accuracy of your costume.
All the hard work should pay off at the ComicCons.
I predict BIG WINS!
Your friend Barney merits a 'high 5', too, for the excellent pictures and visual effects.
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So cool! You look incredible 0
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You look utterly fabulous!! Great work on your weight loss and your amazing costume! :flowerforyou:0
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amazing job! cosplay is a labor of love I'm hoping to be my goal weight by next year to do one of my concept charters and my favorite video game character for dcon 2015.0
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Oh my gosh. This is amazing. You look great. The costume looks great. Congratulations on your success.0
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I LOVE IT!! You look amazing!0
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You look amazeballs! You are going to be a HUGE hit at ComicCon!
C.
I've only heard one other person use the word amazeballs haha0 -
You look fantastic! I can hardly believe that's your first costume, very very well done. PS my son has that same Doctor 11 shirt, lol! Have a great time at ComiCon...we went one year with a big group of kids and it was so crowded I was nearly in a panic the entire time afraid they'd get lost. And that was on Sunday, can't imagine how crowded it is during "prime" time. But you're going to get TONS of attention and well deserved too. Enjoy!!0
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How cool is that?!!! I don't know squat about what you were creating for comic con, but I do know hard work and dedication when I see it. Excellent job. Plus a tip of the hat to your photographer.0
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I love having something like this as a goal. Congrats on a job well done. Those pictures are phenomenal!!0
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Wow! Thank you all for the overwhelming, positive response! I was a little nervous to post this since I'm so new to cosplay. You all rule. This is why I love MFP
Also, thank you to those who have sent FRs! Any nerds/fellow cosplayers/humans, feel free to send a request!0 -
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You Look Fantastic.... well done on all the hard work 0
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Geronimo! You look great!0
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You look fantastic! I love seeing pictures of cosplay. Well done!0
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