ok, i think I'm putting this in the right forum, so here it goes.

 

My friend is having a birthday party thing and it's a costume party and I asked her if i could dress up as Aerith and she said sure, that would be awesome!

 

I really want to cosplay as Aerith from FFVII AC and i really don't have time to order anything online, so I'm going to have to go to stores to get my suplies. I'm going to call some party stores and see if they have any wigs.

Now the problem is...I have no idea where to start at all. I'm looking at cosplay.com for some help threads but I'm not really getting anywhere.

Does anyone have any tips for a first-time-cosplayer?

well, you cud call I-party near you or a wig store!

what my frend did was she went to marshals and made a wig. For you to make Aerith bang thing you shouldget wire and a brown wig!

i hope i helped!

yeah, that helps with the hair. But I'm having problems with thinking on how to do the dress/jacket. like, should i go to wal-mart or a fabric store and look for patterns?

maybe. Don't you have a short pink jacket? thats all u really need gor her and a pink dress. Also a string for the tie around her neck.

If u dunt have a pink jacket, just get a cheap one!

yeah, I'm thinking i might have to buy the jacket. I just don't want to spend a lot of money. thanks for the help. My plan is forming in my head al i type, lol.

ookay! i hope it all turns out well!

hope it goes good and it sounds like a good idea

I just hope it works. I called a shop that has a wig, so i got that done. I just hope i can find a dress pattern at Wal-Mart or my fabric store. If this does work I promise I'll post pics ^^

When's the party? If you're not rushing, you could buy some cloth and ask someone who knows how to make clothes (Make sure you show that person Aerith's clothes pattern). If you are rushing, the use Larxene12's way. As for the shoes, go buy them at a shop or anywhere. I asked my relative (who makes my uniforms) to make my cosplay costume for me. Good Luck~! *Thumbs Up*

The party is kind of soon. the 19th (O.O) so yeah, I'm rushing sort of. I know how to sew, so I think I'm good. The main problem is my budget b/c it's soo close to Christmas and I still need to buy birthday/Christmas gift. I'm just gonna have to work over time on chores around the house to pay everything off. I think I already have pretty good shoes...They're old but they still fit (I had big feet when i was 12 o.O). I'm probably gonna have to buy a denim jacket and dye it red. I've dyed fabric b4, so I have some experience. My mom is willing to help me, so that's good. I just need a ride to wig-shop/fabric-shop/wal-mart/mall to buy the supplies. Hopefully i can get out today and shop. I'm sooo afraid this is gonna cost me a small fortune :S

How weird...I am going to a party on the 19th too!

anyways, I agree with Ran dont try and rush.

 

Oh and Don't shop at Wal-mart. They dont have anything good.

Well at least the one near me is bad.

I would get the wig at a wig shop no where else.

yeah, our wal-mart is like bleh. I just need some cheap silver bangles, and i think i can get them there. I also think i can get buttons and ribbon, wal-mart would be the cheapest place so yeah. I'm really pinching pennies right now.

I bet the costume will come out great in the end ^^ And even if it doesn't...

 

PIIIIIC

lol, of course I'll post pictures ^^

I just called a wig store and they have a good wig and hair extensions, so all i need to do is go buy them. I was afraid that i wouldn't be able to find one.

There ya go

Yea, I can't wait to see!