But if you’re not getting it custom made, purchasing a costume can often be cheaper than taking on a big project.
You can also purchase your entire cosplay. This doesn’t always go according to plan, especially when ordering the cheapest option you can find. I ordered my Imperial Officer from a cheap online site, and it came in huge (as you can see below)! Thankfully, I should be able to modify it using my sewing skills. If you’re going this route, learning some basic tailoring can be a lifesaver. But if you’re not getting it custom made, purchasing a costume can often be cheaper than taking on a big project. If you’re interested in cosplaying popular anime or Marvel characters, you’ll find a lot of success going this route as these costumes are frequently mass produced. You can even get pre-styled wigs.