Guides
Cosplay guides
Practical, no-hype guides to building and wearing cosplay costumes — which version of a character to choose, how to style the hair, how to take measurements that actually fit, and how to plan around a convention date. Written for people who are going to wear the thing, not just look at it.
Cloud Strife cosplay guide: costume, wig, sword and harness
What a Cloud Strife cosplay actually needs: the costume layers, the wig technique, the Buster Sword, and how to carry it for a full convention day.
Shadowheart cosplay guide: camp outfit vs Justiciar armour vs the Wavemother's Robe
Shadowheart has three distinct looks in Baldur's Gate 3. Compare the camp outfit, the Justiciar armour and the Wavemother's Robe, and work out which is right for your build.
Astarion cosplay guide: coat, camp outfit, wig, fangs and makeup
How to build an Astarion cosplay from Baldur's Gate 3 — which outfit to choose, how his hair is styled, and the fangs and makeup that sell the character.
How to measure yourself for a made-to-measure cosplay costume
A practical guide to taking the measurements a cosplay maker actually needs — chest, waist, hips, inseam and more — with the mistakes that cause bad fits.
Made-to-measure vs off-the-shelf cosplay: an honest comparison
Both have a place. A side-by-side comparison of cost, fit, fabric, turnaround and durability between custom-made and mass-produced cosplay costumes.
How long does a custom cosplay costume take?
Production times for custom cosplay costumes, and how to work backwards from a convention date so your costume arrives with time to spare.
Baldur's Gate 3 group cosplay ideas and lineups
Six workable Baldur's Gate 3 group cosplay lineups, how to divide the build between friends, and the props and details each character needs.
How to clean, care for and store your cosplay costume
Post-convention care for cosplay costumes, wigs and armour — how to clean each component, what to avoid, and how to store everything so it survives to the next event.