As I have grown over the past year, one
thing I notice I get asked a lot is whether I make my own costumes or buy them.
I will be completely honest, it depends on the costume. I see a lot of
discussion about this in the cosplay world. Some people think you aren’t a
“real” cosplayer if you don’t make your outfit, but that just isn’t practical
or fair. Do I have mad respect for people who make 100% of their own outfits?
Absolutely, but I don’t think that buying a costume makes you any less of a
cosplayer.
