What should you not do in cosplay?

Cosplay Dos & DontsDo cosplay as whoever you want to be. Dont feel intimidated from others that you have to look exactly like the character youre going as, such as the race or gender. Do ask a cosplayer for a picture. Dont take someones picture without their consent.More items

What age is appropriate for cosplaying?

COSPLAY IS AN ALL-AGES EVENT. There will have one competition for children 13 and under and then a contest for anyone else entered. The Cosplay choice should be considered a PG-13 rated event at the most.

Is it okay to cosplay in public?

Cosplaying in Public If youre wearing a large costume, make sure you know how wide you are and be aware of your surroundings. The last thing you want it is to be an inconvenience to the people around you. As long as youre having fun and remain respectful at all times, pretty much everything else is fair game.

Why does my kid cosplay?

Theyre dressing up because this is something theyre passionate about, and going to a place where people understand that passion. “Cosplay is my way to enthusiastically express my love for a certain genre, a certain character or storyline or show – whatever it is.

Are cosplay weapons legal?

PROP WEAPONS: All costume weapons and props must conform to federal, state and local law. All prop weapons must be Peace Bonded by a WEN-CON staff member. Metal blade weapons that are sharpened are not permitted. Blunt weapons are not permitted.