Wearing Costumes at Conventions?

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Aeronnz

Jr Hunter

• Aug 4, 2011

• #1

Here's a question I need answered. When attending a Convention of any sort, do you walk in with your costume on? Or do you put on the costume after you are inside? (In a changing room or something...)

I haven't been to a Convention yet, and I would like to know before I go and make a total fool of myself...

 

Scott Kaufmann

The Dent

Community Staff

• Aug 4, 2011

• #2

I have always changed at my hotel and gone to the con from there suited up. I've always noticed that to be the case. It's just easier and a more comfortable/private means to get ready. You don't have to worry about space or rushing.

Although there was a small area at C5 that the 501st setup to be a changing area for their members.

 

stormtrooperguy

Sr Hunter

• Aug 4, 2011

• #3

For the most part regular congoers aren't given changing space. There are exceptions... if the 501st is volunteering at an event we are often given a room to store stuff. But in general people get dressed at their hotels, cars, bathrooms... wherever they can.

 

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Aeronnz

Jr Hunter

• Aug 4, 2011

• #4

All right, I think that answers my question. Thanks!

 

BobaFiend

Active Hunter

• Aug 4, 2011

• #5

If you have to stand in line to get a badge do it in street clothes. Standing around in a heavy/ hot costume sucks for three hours.

 

Scott Kaufmann

The Dent

Community Staff

• Aug 4, 2011

• #6

Haha Apolifka is right. If you have to physically pick up your pass during the con. Do that first and then go back and suit up.

 

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runJEDIrun

Active Hunter

• Aug 5, 2011

• #7

Doubt you could make a total fool out of yourself at comic con lol! someone is bound to be in line wearing spandex or something


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METALLBOY

Well-Known Hunter

• Aug 6, 2011

• #8

Well I guess it all depends , if you have a room at a hotel nearby well then you can change anytime, (before or after)?.
Now from my experience I have gotten into gear in a parking lot or have gone to a Con just half way dressed with everything else except the backplate,jetpack,gauntlets and helmet.. its comfy to drive or be a passenger that way.