If you’re having trouble finding the perfect outfit for your next cosplay event, we’ve put together a few steps, tips and tricks on how to cosplay as a guy and make the best of that double standard. Keep these simple tricks in mind when planning out your look, and you’ll be sure to impress with your manly cosplay attire.
How to Dress Like a Guy for Cosplay
When dressing up as a guy for cosplay, the most important thing to remember is to have fun with it! There are no rules when it comes to cosplay, so feel free to experiment and try out different looks. That being said, here are a few tips that might help you get started:
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- Start by choosing a character that you like and identify with. This will help you to stay motivated and have fun while creating your cosplay.
- When choosing your clothes, try to find outfits that are similar in style to what your character wears. You don’t need to match everything perfectly, but it’s important to capture the essence of the character.
- Accessories can be really helpful when it comes to capturing the character’s personality and style. Think about what would be hanging from your character’s belt or on their boots or which weapon they own.
- When it comes to hair, there are lots of possibilities! Some characters can easily be identified by their hair, such as those with very short hair (e.g., Luffy from One Piece), those with spiky hair (e.g., Naruto from the manga/anime series of the same name) or those with loose, wild hair (e.g., Vash from Trigun).
- If you’re a female cosplaying as a male character and want to appear more masculine, try wearing clothes that are a bit too big for you and carry yourself as you would if you were male.
- Remember that no one is perfect, so don’t worry about flaws such as acne or scars – those just add to the realism! Cosplay is meant to be fun and empowering, so pick a character and outfit that suits your style.
- If you want to get more into character, be sure to practice your movements and poses in front of a mirror before the convention so that you can really get into role-play mode. Most importantly, have fun!
How to Do your Hair like a Guy for Cosplay
If you’re looking to cosplay as a guy, one of the most important things to get right is your hair. The easiest way to do this is to style it as a guy would. Here are a few tips on how to do your hair like a guy for cosplay:
- Start by styling your hair in one direction. This will make it look more masculine.
- Use a strong-hold gel or pomade to style your hair in the desired direction.
- Finish with a light hairspray to keep your hair in place. You can spray on the inside of your cap to keep your hair in place without ruining it.
If you want to go with a bit more of a punk/rocker look, you could try this style:
- Part your hair near the middle, so there is hair coming off each side of your head. This leaves room for spikes.
- Spikes are one of the key components to this look, so make sure you have them! There are lots of different kinds that you can find in any store that sells hair products–like holding spray or gel. You can also buy special spikes to put in your hair if you want to get super fancy with it! Make sure you choose spikes that are the same color as your hair or darker to make it look like they’re part of your hair.
- Put your hand behind your head and pull up on the top layer of hair with one hand while pushing down on the side layers with the other. This flips the top layer back, so it sticks up with the spikes.
- Spray your hair with a lot of holding spray so that it doesn’t move all night long.
How to Make Up like a Guy for Cosplay
When cosplaying as a guy, it’s important to get the makeup right. Here are some tips on how to do it:
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- Start by using a foundation that is two shades darker than your natural skin tone.
- Apply it in a thin layer all over your face, and then blend it in well.
- Next, use a contouring powder to add shadows to your face. Add these shadows in the areas where you want to create the appearance of more masculine features (e.g., under your cheekbones, around your temples, and along your jawline).
- To finish, use a bronzer to add some color to your skin and give it a healthy glow. Now you’re done!
Achieving a natural look can be tricky when cosplaying as a male. If you want to create the impression of a smoother complexion, start by applying a thin layer of moisturizing cream all over your face and then blend in well.
Next, apply some liquid foundation or concealer in the same shade as your skin tone to cover up any areas that need it. Finish by brushing a light dusting of powder all over your face, which will also take away any shine from the moisturizer.
To create the illusion of a more masculine jawline, apply bronzer to the area, and blend it in well, so there are no harsh lines. You can also create shadows in the hollows of your cheeks by using a contouring powder.
Sweep it on along your hairline, under your cheekbones, down the sides of your nose, and along the length of your jawline. Blend it all in well for a natural look. Finish off with setting spray to take away any excess powder or bronzer and leave your skin with a healthy glow.
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