Well, kids, San Diego Comic-Con has come and gone. And even though I wasn't there, I can still enjoy my favorite part of the con-sphere via the magic of the internet. No, it's not the panels or the previews. It's the costumes! (Obviously!)
Now, I could wax poetic about why I love convention cosplay. I could compare it to ball culture as an expression of defiance against the generally-accepted socio-normative standards of dress. I could discuss how it empowers social outcasts. Or I could just show you a few of my favorites.
Some good "sexy [thing-that-isn't-usually-sexy]" costumes:
(I also saw a group of ladies doing a Sexy South Park group cosplay and what I think was a Sexy Wampa (although, admittedly, it was hard to tell. It was basically just a furry bikini). But, while they were certainly creative, they weren't as well done as those.)
These are my two favorite more-or-less plain clothes with a little costume-y something costumes:
Here, I had to pause and give props to these, not just for good costumes, but for great makeup:
And finally, a costume that I've already seen getting some buzz around the blogosphere, but with good reason. I mean, wow:
Of course, there were so many more good and great (and awful) ones. Some good-looking Cylons, many impressive X-men, and a tenth Doctor that I wouldn't mind having the phone number of... Far too many to list! You can check out the 1100+ photo gallery here.
No comments:
Post a Comment