1. Iron, iron, iron.
Especially if you have a costume that's been shipped from overseas. The seller will cram you and your best friend's maid outfit into a tiny bubble-wrapped package to save a hassle, and when it comes out it looks,like it just got run over by stampeding horses. Iron it, steam it,dry clean it, just make sure the fabric is smooth and crisp for convention day.
2. Brush your wig.
Get a wig brush - DON'T USE YOUR REGULAR HAIRBRUSH. After one or two wears, your wig (especially if it's long and straight) will start to look nappy and bad - kind of like barbie's hair after you just found her after 10 years. It looks bad and won't feel right on your head.I've had to throw many many wigs out simply because I didn't care for them enough. But be gentle with it - remember, a wig can't grow hair.Once hair is pulled out, it stays that way. And if you rip out a chunk because you're tugging on it, it's going to stay that way.
3. Put your make-up on last.
Nothing looks worse on your Sora costume than a streak of foundation that came off when you put the top on. Put your make-up on last and to prevent any powder or liquid falling on it, put a towel over your front and your shoulders.
4. Hang your costume,
don't shove it into a trunk.This especially applies if you have a hand-made costume. The stitching will come out easier, it will tear, get caught and mixed up with other costumes, get lost, wrinkle, or things will fall off. Hang it up, like you would a suit or your prom dress. You never know when you might want to recycle it or let a friend borrow it.
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