/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

https://discord.gg/WeshE4W

>>9717338
I would like to request you to head to >>>/soc/
Keep the thread to the thread.

tfw dont know what the fuck i want to cosplay

>>9717343
This thread is a dumping ground for insecure soyboys who shitpost in /lgbt/ anyway. I'd rather they post their ugly selfies and bulge pics on discord rather than shit up our board.

Love how mtf-centered these threads always are and how ftm cosplayers rarely ever get replies over the, "d-do I look like a cute girl,cgl?" posts there are.

>>9717349
Save it for your blog.

>>9717384
>Love how mtf-centered these threads always are and how ftm cosplayers rarely ever get replies
Probably because there are more men browsing and interesting in appearing feminine than girls wanting to appear like (feminine) men. I'd rather ask questions here than on a discord because that program is a cancer circlejerk that kills communities, and because I would rather stay anonymous like this website intends you to.

>people getting mad over nothing.
I dont understand.

>>9717384
Bunch of coward fags who shitpost on an anti-SJW image board trying to contribute to a society that hates them. That's why they gotta come here to their faux safe space and don't get the irony.

Whoa calm the fuck down bro.

>>9715882
>>9716156
I just want to look better, not to destroy the little social life I have.

>>9717384
You're embarrassing yourself.

>>9717792
Most people won't notice anyway. If they do, you bought the wrong cream color or something. Seriously, unless you're surrounded with super hateful people, most people don't give a fuck enough to notice small things about you. If they can see your makeup, they're too close to your face. If they do say something and call you a flaming fag, they're not really your friend anyway.

How do I fix the razor burn on my thighs and crotch area? Don't want to post a picture for obvious reasons but I keep getting it. It's not painful, just unsightly. Hydrocortizone helps but it doesn't fix the problem.

>>9718116
The best cure will be time, I guess. You can apply creams and balms to speed up the process.
In the future shave in the shower/bathtub, once your skin is soaked and hair is softened by warm/hot water.

>>9717384
okay gee

>>9718144
I usually do it in the shower after a few minutes of water pouring on me. Should I try in the bathtub or would the results be exactly the same?

>>9718175
I think the outcome would be similar.
What razors are you using? Don't reuse razors, maybe try buying single-use ones with two or three blades, see what works best for you.
I don't think you want to use any shaving gel nor foam anywhere outside of your face. I have actually shaved my face last time without any, just pouring warm water over it constantly, and the effects are just so much better.

>>9718175
Use nice warm water (obviously) in the shower. Try a sensitive skin shaving gel/foam, maybe buy a better razor, and moisturize after the shower.

>>9717188
Here's my advice, be asian and be a smooth twink. Outside of this you're fucked. If you are genuine about this I teach a crossdressing and tranny night school in the alley behind my condo in Florida. Swing by and I will open you up real nice.

>>9718187
These, usually I get 5-7 days of use before the soap runs out. I've also tried using Gillete satin care aloe shave gel with a normal shaver - I use separate blades for my face and legs. I don't think I've ever had razor burn on my face, only down there.

>>9718041
Thanks for your advice, anon. You are right about real friends. I will take the risk.

>>9718116
I'm a girl but used to have issue shaving down there too. using oil [like baby oil or coconut oil] or even a cheapo conditioner instead of shaving gel/cream works the best. shave with the hair growth ONLY and usually taking a hot shower or bath or just soaking a washcloth in hot water and laying it over the hair to soften it up helps! just lightly run the razor over the hair. it may take a few strokes of the razor to clear a patch, but you really should trim all hair as short as you can with scissors first, anyway so it shouldn't take much. Just be gentle. Also, make sure to wash the area to get all the conditioner/oil off and pat it dry. Also, wash DAILY and moisturize after drying off. This has prevented almost all ingrown hairs/razor burn for me since I've started doing it.

For now though, just make sure to keep the area clean and moisturized until it goes away. it sucks, but it'll heal eventually.

>>9718335
Thank you so much

I like crossplaying as characters with short skirts, but have muscular legs.Are there tights that would be able to smooth out my legs while still looking pretty natural?

Pic is me

>>9717387
and how salty whales hate on girls who can look cute both as f and m

>>9717384
Welcome to make cosplay sweetie
Make cosplayers don't get attention period and I guess that extends to ftm cosplayers

>>9718507
Double down on skin tone dance tights. It'll smooth your legs out

>>9718507
wtf why smooth out those tree trucks? They are to be proud of.

>>9718507
Do a chun li crossplay

>Getting laser on my face this Friday
More chances finally opening.

>>9719051
>short wig
>cheongsam would be easy to find or make
>don't have to hide powerful thighs

That's actually a really good idea

>>9720151
I’ve seen laser hair removal kits in stores to buy and use at home, but whenever people talk about it they’re having it done by someone. Is it better to just get the service?

>>9720151
I got my first session few weeks ago. I was sceptical, worried that I won't see much effects after the first run, but now I see my beard has many bald patches. I'm so happy!
Prepare for stinging, it feels like needles.
Going myself for the second session in January. Can't wait already!

>>9720264
Professional laser like the ones used at beauty salons/clinics are at least $2000.
The thing you can buy at store for home use at around $100 are IPL, not laser, often cannot be used on beard, and are not permanent.
The laser is also much more dangerous, and I wouldn't dare to do it on your own on the face, or just anywhere near eyes.

So for some reason my feet are freakishly large even tho I’m pretty small. I can’t find a US men’s 13-14 in a style like these for my Felix cosplay anywhere.

Anyone have suggestions or alternatives I could use?

>>9720676
If you're willing to invest a bit this place has some good alternatives. Used one of their blue shoes when I cosplayed Felix and it looked great. Good if you're going to re-use them in normie life anyway.

https://www.longtallsally.com/shoes/shoes/c

I plan on cosplaying as a male version of Mercy in the future, can I ask here ?

>>9720712
I feel like genderbent characters are different from crossplays

Need info on differences between laser hair removal and Magic shave powder hair removal as described in this NSFW link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YNGUSH6zutTcv_osPURNvH8K19mXiX730Y-JeDRMNbI/edit

>>9720802
Laser hair removal is much more expensive, is done by professionals, and is permanent.

>>9720676
You could contact some taobao shops to get custom shoes made. Antaina made me some pretty accurate ones to the photo I sent.

you ever masturbate in cosplay or do kinky shit

>>9720836
What agent did you use for taobao?

>>9720833
A friend who had it done said that it was temporary and the hairlessness wear off after a year, but made shaving easier when it wore off.

>>9720676
they don't have the same size for whatever reason, but when I was looking I just cross referenced different men & woman shoe sizes since I wear a US size 12 1/2 an scowered all of Amazon

>>9721154
why did you post an image with unrelated items

>>9721195
Maybe they took a screenshot of their Amazon suggestions? Pic related was unironically mine at one point.

>>9721207
>mine is gardening stuff, LNs and alcohol
Sums up my life well.

https://www.instagram.com/episoftglobal/ Has anyone used this before?

>>9721394
I always err on caution whenever I see things like that. Waxing my face with sugar or plucking does fine for a con

I just skip legs and cover with tights

>>9718507
Fuck that. Do more squats and jog. That looks great. I got hard from looking. No homo

>>9717343

Crossplay discord

https://discord.gg/eCYYh5

Feel free to join op

>>9721668
Discords kill threads. Don't do it.
>t. former /bet/ anon

Magic Shave powder is the best to get rid of my body hair so far, but how do I get rid of beard stubble? My jaw stays dark no matter how close I shave.

>>9723798
Grow it out and pluck it out. It'll take time and sting like a bitch but lemme tell ya a smooth baby face feels fantastic

>>9723798

>>9721668
Do you have a non-expired link?

>>9723798
Plucking like the other anon says works best, but if you have a low pain tolerance look up drag queen beard cover makeup tutorials. The basic gist of it is to get as clean of a shave as you can, and then to cover the beard areas with a red/orange concealer before you put on foundation.

>>9724048 doesn't actually work that well in real life. Also most of the suggestions in that manga outside of where they discuss body proportions is pretty shit.

>>9723830
>>9724184
Do I use an epilator or something to pluck them out?

>>9724243
I've never used an epilator
Just get a tall drink and use a tweezer

>>9723798
Related to this I guess. How do I tell if my hair is too coarse or dark for Magic to work? Specifically on my legs. For comparison, any hair I have on my chest or upper arms is nearly invisible. My leg hair is darker than my arms, but its still light and not as dark as some peoples. Can't post a pic as I am shaven atm.

>>9724140
https://discord.gg/WeshE4W

>>9721530
you don't have to say "no homo" because traps aren't gay

>>9717384
it is prety obious that this threads will be mostly mtf centered, bc there are way more interesting and fun characters to cosplay as a female, like, 90% of male characters on anime and videogames are boring cardboard cutouts so one can identify with and self insert

>>9717384
>>9724962
Not only this, but most of the male characters girls commonly crossplay are feminine to begin with (e.g Swordbois, JoJo, Danganronpa, Yuri on Ice, etc.) So the aren't as obsessed with passing like every mtf ITT.

>>9725042
also a girl that doesnt pass as a male will not get nearly as much criticism as a dude that doesnt pass as a female would get

>>9717384
>reddit spacing
>whining about mtf
>wanting dykes over traps
kys snoonigger

I crossplay/dress a lot and ever time I do I just feel so good. Kinda like if you just got a new car or something like that. I dont do it to satisfy a fetish or something like that. It just makes me feel super good anyone know why and is it just me that feels this way?

>>9727806
unironically a thing a lot of trannies feel
don't think too hard about ti

>>9727806
>claims he doesn't do it for the fetish
>posts fetish picture
>it just makes me feel super good

lol k

Is he the most famous crossplayer?

>>9728200
no probally some japanese faggot

>>9717384
Fuck off dyke

Any tips on footcare? Or just a general how-to. I'm skeptical of just picking the first few results on google and I don't really know what other websites to investigate.

>>9733511
I don't really know about this, but maybe the skin care thread would be a better place for this question?
I know that thread is over the bump limit, but it doesn't really have much to do with crossplay.

Would using eyetape help in terms of eye contouring for crossplays?

I've been to countless conventions in the past, and I love to cosplay. I've done genderbent cosplay and I was ok with it before. I recently had a friend (girl) ask me to do a Nekopara cosplay duo with her, and I just don't know. I've never worn a dress and I'm not sure if I have the will to do it.
I think wearing a dress would look cute on me. I have a thin physique and a decent face. I don't want to post pics desu, I did cosplay as D.Va before, without a wig and it went well.
I guess I just need a confidence boost desu, make me not feel like it's degenerate to do so. I'm straight. I guess some good advice or stories are appreciated.

>>9739262
>I'm straight
Only true men are confident enough with their sexuality to do what they want
Dig for your balls and get the will to put on a dress

>>9739274
Yeah, you're right. I'll wear what I want. I think I'll buy my dress for the next upcoming con.

>>9721668
>>9721789
>>9724633
Where does everyone else hang out when not on here? Are there any good discords or sites? Even an old style forum?

>>9739262
you arent looking for advice your just looking for someone to boost your ego and say that you're cute
die

>>9741949
Personally, I like to lurk girl sites like lolcow or crystal cafe.
Somewhere to actually go and be myself, no. Still looking.

>>9739262
No one gives a fuck. Go do what you want, you won't get asspats here.

I'm a first time crossplayer wanting to cosplay Eto from Tokyo Ghoul. 95% of my body will be covered either in a bandage-covered bodysuit or a cloak/dress with a scarf like pic related. The only thing I really need to work on is makeup since I've never done it before. I already looked through the resources in the OP, so does anyone else have any supplementary tips for practicing makeup?

>>9744457
just Practice, practice, practice

You're not gonna get it right the 1st time/times you do it. Take everything a step at a time and learn to improve On one aspect before you move on. Hell I've been doing this for almost 2 years and I still have a lot to learn. If you have any female friends/ family members they can actually be helpful with general tips. You can also always post pics here and we'll give you advice, which some criticisms will be harsh, but don't take personally. As long as you're willing to make the effort we will help. My last advice is to not compare yourself to other crossplayers. You can take some inspiration, but you'll truly improve if you compare yourself.

where do you guys buy good cosplays I tried to make a juuzou myself but fuck I looked horrid

>>9718507
Oh dang, I wish my legs looked that nice. Email me or drop some contact info? My mail is in the name field.

>>9718507
Post more?

>>9718507
>>9750023
seconding this

>>9718507
I will not let this thread die until I get more pics of this anon

>>9752211

>>9752211
Same anon, different cosplay.
I also plan on cosplaying Hideri from Blend S soon and I'll post it here if the thread is still alive.

>>9752217
>>9752219
thanks fa.m

>>9718507
I am a guy who wants to get into crossplay, and love the way you look. Very cute.

What are stick-on boobs good for? Are they just a better form of filler or is it possible to form a cleavage without them looking utterly fake? Any experiences?

>>9752405
The stick-on boobs I've seen work best as a filler, unless a part of your cosplay covers up where the top of the boob ends and your skin begins (it might work in keyhole sweater or bra, but not in just a low-cut top)
For cleavage, you might have better luck wearing a push-up bra, taping your pecs closer together, and creating cleavage with cotour

>>9752636
Thank you sempai, I'll keep working on my taping then.

>>9752405
You can do the contouring or depending on what you're trying to do you could even do one of those diy cosplay breast plate and cover the neck part.

Anyone know where to buy school girls uniform that is high quality?

>>9754056
>diy
Any tutorials? Is it just cutting foam? Cause that'll probably be a mess if I do it.

Just curious if there will be any traps or cosplay crossdressers at Ohayocon this year? It would be adorable.

Has anyone here beaten chicken skin (keratosis pilaris)? I have a very bad case of this and thus can't wear most clothing that i would like. I have tried coconut oil, exfoliating scrubs and vitamis etc but i still have small red bumps clustered especially on my thighs.

>>9756767
I'll be crossplaying on Friday and Saturday! I still have so much shit I have to do to get ready for it though..

>>9756861
A friend who has a chronical problem with this had good experiences with aloe vera. As for me, it's the reason I don't epilate in winter. Just trim your hair and wear thick thermo-thighs.
>>9757154
What character? Pictures please!

Is there any proper way to attach this ribbon to my haie without it slipping off? The pin here just won't do and seems to be on the verge of breaking.

>>9757480
1- Have you considered changing the pin? It ain' t haute coture, some hut glue will do.
2- What hairdo are you attaching it to? It should be easier if you do a ponytail and then attach the bow onto the band.
3- There's actually a wig thread, you'll be better off there, since this isn't specific to crossdressing.

Bumping with royalty

Gonna be doing a Valentine cosplay I the next few months for an event. What would be the best way to do her boobs? Buy fake boobs with a push up bra and try to contour/blend it with my skin?

>>9761529
Valentine from Skullgirls*

>>9761529
Yeah pretty much, it has to pale like Valentine's skin.

Has anyone else started cutting hard this year in preparation for this summer?

I'm very slightly skinnyfat but I'm hoping to bring it down to nice and slim in the next 4-6 months :)

>>9761653
Still working hard for that otter mode bod my dude.

I'm not a fan of sticks and squats can probably help out

>>9761677
I actually have a pretty nice rear and nice legs already so I'm doing several squat and deadlift reps daily in addition to cardio so I don't lose them...

>>9761653
I really need to start.
But problem is I've gotten into cooking and just bought a scooter.

>>9761824
>I've gotten into cooking
>problem

the eternal soy

>>9761824
>problem is I've gotten into cooking
Anon....
Cooking doesn't mean you have to eat overly sugary and greasy things 3 times a day every day. Use the opportunity and learn how to cook healthy things that will support your diet plan.

>>9723798
does laser hair removal work?

>>9762678
sure it does after a few sessions.

>>9762693
why do people suggest (brr) plucking instead then, laser for the chin and upper lip area doesn't cost that much and afaik its effects last for years they will save on buying shaving stuff for those years

I plan on making a sort of meme/funny cosplay for an upcoming con, my idea is to dress up as a mashup of Hideri from Blend S and Venom Snake from MGS.
I need to make my face's skin smoth amd clear (I have a mild case of acne, not too serious but it ain't nothing either), do you guys have any tips on having a cute/good skin for crossdressing?

>>9762674
Thats the issue, I have a savoury tooth and a dislike for 9/10 vegetables.

>>9761650
Adding to this, is there any recommended site to buy fake boobs from? Up to now I've only done crossplays where there's no cleavage and have just done a pushup bra and stuff it

>>9762736
Because if you decide you want hair there later on, you're screwed with laser

>>9763783
afaik that effect lasts for 2-7 years, i think most of people who want to crossplay don't really want to grow a beard in a few years

>>9762874
eat right
exfoliate and moisturize
clean your bed sheets

>>9764032
thanks anon

>>9764069
I want to wear an outfit like that...

>>9764081
me too, but one can only dream of having a young cute boy's looks and body

>>9763780
https://www.amazon.com/fake-breasts/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Afake%20breasts

Is anyone here doing a BotW Link cosplay?

>>9717384
>willing to dress in clothes of the other gender in a public place
>insecure
sure thing bro

>>9763041
Switch up for some lean meats and just reduce the carbohydrate intake. Slowly get used to eating vegetables though, they are a great way to pad out your meals without much caloric increase. (Try stir frying with oyster sauce it makes even the weirdest vegetables taste good) An added benefit of vegetables is that it helps you smell less offensive with the increased protein in your diet.

I've also been on a weight loss regime for crossplay and mamaged to drop from 78kilos to 71. Trying to push it down to 65 but slow steps I guess. Wouldn't want to crash diet and have to deal with loose skin and stretch marks.

>>9765165
not him but what do you think about cardio?

I've been running every other day and I'm thinking of adding swimming on the off days just to make the cutting work faster

Contouring is hell. Made worse if the lightest shade you can get still looks ridiculously dark on your white-pale skin. Not really sure how I'm gonna change how my face looks with how much I've tried and failed to use. Skin's clear enough that I look decent enough with just foundation shadow mask and two tones of BB cream for rudimentary contour, but it's not -convincing-. Usefully I'm looking at cosplaying traps before full crossplay, so I don't need to be 100% for a while.

>>9765211
Swimming can build upper body muscle so be careful if that's not your aim.

how do you apply that kind of makeup that looks as if you had no makeup?

>>9765405
Use a light hand- layer bit by bit as needed- and use natural colours.

>>9765405
Look for "natural" makeup tutorials and just practice

Do you guys keep your legs shaved or do you only do it right before the con?

>>9766415
Outside of con season I tend to shave once every two weeks, just to keep it managed and I have a terrible memory. I’ve got bad anxiety outside of cons in terms of crossplaying/dressing though I’m getting better

>>9766415
When I'm in a good mood, I trim it down every two weeks. If there are any scheduled dates where I might expose my legs and therefore give away a hint of what I'm doing, I leave it to grow 1-2 months before set date.

>>9766415
If it gets cold, my legs get extremely itchy (even with moisturizing), so I prefer not to epilate at all in winter. Trimming sounds like a good idea, though.

>>9766510
Yeet man, trimming sounds way better, what do you use to trim?

How do you do to not get recognized at cons by people you know? I'm trying to convince myself to start crossplaying but I'm a little afraid of people recognizing me at the con or outside of the con, thing is... I don't want to seem gay or something like that to people that know me and see me crossplaying at thr con

>>9766978
Don't go for crossplays that require your face if you're that paranoid.

>>9765211
Cardio keeps your metabolism up amd is generally a good thing. But you should pay attention to the type of muscle tone you are likely to develop based on your own body structure. Having too defined muscles in your thighs and calves can be dead giveaways especially if the shape is "off" on a girl.

>>9766978
Get really good with makeup or crossplay something with a mask. Unfortunately the first is only viable up to a certain level so the better way is to gradually learn to be less concious about it.

>>9766978
Just do it and stop being paranoid? Who cares if they think you're gay, you can just be like "I'm not gay, fyi." Seriously, does it really matter that much, like they're going to call the police on you?

Those of you with experience.. How much to people care when you don't pass 100%?

Any hazing/insults or other bad experiences you've had while crossplaying?

>>9766639
I'm scared stiff of using an epilator

Any tips for not fucking it up or making it less painful?

>>9767399
I think It's not seen wrong mainly bc you're not dressed in normal clothes, you're cosplaying so...

>>9767401
Bite down on a piece of leather.

>>9767399
I can’t speak personally since I pass pretty damn well, most people not realizing I’m a male. But the guys I know who don’t pass completely are treated just fine. Obviously there’s douchebags out there, been called a faggot a couple times, but that’s few and far between and most people, even strangers, have a tendency to have your back on that shit

>>9767399
called faggot a couple times by people in normal clothes
called a "hon" by a couple people I assume are trannies
but idk much other than that

>>9767453
Surprisingly I only ever get hate from women. Like bitches be mad that a guy looks better in their genders clothing or some shit idk

>>9766978
Have friends that also cosplay, they don't also have to crossplay. If they see you, and they recognize you, they'll get it and they won't give much of a shit. I know one pretty good who wouldn't, and I'm familiar with a group of others that probably wouldn't give a damn too much either.

>>9767660
>tfw I'm cosplaying with one of my good friends and I'm going as the girl and they're ok with it

>>9767662
I wish I could do the same but not all of my friends are available or into cosplaying or anime in general

>>9767423
Sounds fun :(

Is it worth it compared to regular shaving?

>>9767399
I think crossplaying is getting common enough that most people wont care. I never really had bad experience even when I just started and wasn't too convincing. You might get the other type of problem with con creeps though, for some reason it is starting to become more common.

>>9767399
MtF Crossplay: In cosplay, at a con, it seems like people could not care less. Outside the venue, I usually just get a few stares here and there and the rare, annoying catcall.

>>9768096
I'd rather wax to be honest. I could have just had a bad experience with the particular epilator used though. Once I got used to waxing, it just seemed more and more like a better option

>>9760421
I want to cuddle that dress! Do you have any more pictures of that cosplay?

Anyone head up cons in the ATL area? Specifically Momo and AWA?

Any tips of where to contour on my face? Nose too big , I feel.

This was my first cosplay at a con.

Thank u in advance

Didn't take a pic of it and can't find them on the website but H&M currently have trunks that perfectly matches VMs Elegant Flare print in the navy colourway in case someone wants to get matchy matchy

https://lolibrary.org/items/victorian-maiden-elegant-flare-ribbon-jsk-2009

red is where you would contour and pink is highlight, on the cheeks it would help make cheekbones pop a little more, and give a slight slimmer look, and as for the nose its just a simple contour to slim it down, just make sure to blend well and itll look lit

Is it technically crossplaying if you dress as a boy that wears girl clothes?

>>9769450
thank you so much <3

>>9769608
You'd be cosplaying as a character who crossdresses (male) or crossplaying as a character who crossdresses (female).

How to find friends that are cool with you doing this?

>>9771470
They're probably not friends if they can't overlook cosplay

>>9769608
The same basic principles would apply when it comes to trying to pass, unless the character is specifically known for not passing despite crossdressing.

>>9771470
Find friends that are also into it?

>>9771546
>>9771720
Anon already knows he needs new friends, the question is how.
I think it strongly depends on what kind of society you are. Can't say I've found anyone to hang with, despite being in a rather enlightened society. I have to come out to more of my nerd friends.

Just start doing it and go to cons or any events. Meet new people there. Or look at online communities. Either way, you don't need friends to be cute.

>>9768643
Hana a cute

>>9768643

>>9768643
This is like my fourth try. I hope the image attaches this time.

>>9772198

Do any of you do voice training?

>>9764184
I'm working on Gerudo Link, if that counts as crossplay.

>>9772360
>>/LGBT/
Take your tranny shit and leave

>>9772198
>>9772215
Thank you these are amazing

>>9772405
...might wanna shave that belly

Do black people crossplay
I don't think ive ever seen it

>>9772360
Not training as such, you just have to find a tone you're comfortable with. In most cosplay presentations you just pose or lypsinc, but I understand that you want to be able to communicate as you walk across the con.
>>9772616
Be a pioneer, anon.

>>9772409
not that anon but it's a part of the cosplay imo, if you dress up as a girl you better speak in the girl voice too

>>9772723
Ive definitely tried, but you guys would tear me a new asshole

>>9772726
I don't think so at all. You voice can't come across in any pics or through your cosplay. All that anon wanted was to bring more tranny shit about "wahhhh, do I pass ;_;" here which should stay in LGBT

>>9772726
I don't think vocal passing is crucial at all. It really seems to be related more to passing on a daily basis then passing in the context of cosplay.

Been crossplaying for a good 8 + years now and never have I once felt pressured or the urge to masquerade my voice as part of the costume.

>>9772726
Most people think that people who rp the character they're cosplaying is cringey af. There's no need to "talk like a girl."

>>9773033
Well that's just lame. The whole point of cosplay is getting into character. And I distrust anybody who guides themselves by what other people might consider cringey. For that matter, cosplay as a whole is cringey to most people anyway.

>>9773087
It's a costume, not roleplay. Maybe you don't understand what cosplay is.

>>9773087
You sound like those people at cons who go around smacking shit out of people's hands just because they're cosplaying a villain

>>9772726
Pictures don't involve my voice.

Hearing a deep resonating man voice is priceless though.

Nayrt, vut heres' the (a bit lenghy, but bear with me) Wikipedia definition:
Cosplay (コスプレ kosupure), a contraction of the words costume play, is a hobby in which participants called cosplayers wear costumes and fashion accessories to represent a specific character.[1] Cosplayers often interact to create a subculture, and a broader use of the term "cosplay" applies to any costumed role-playing in venues apart from the stage.

So yes, the "play" part is pretty much right there in the name. That said, you obviously don't have to do it, just don't be an asshole about it if others don't want to shatter the illusion every time someone asks them for a picture.

>>9718507
>pic is you

why hide those mommy muscle legs

>>9773872
Fuck off if you're going to try to make this threads about passing as a tranny. We don't need any more of that

>>9774028
what

>>9774029
Go back to LGBT if you're gonna focus on stupid shit like your voice passing or passing in casual clothes, or "uwu am I even able to crossplay?"
It gets so annoying to have this be mtfg lite

>>9774032

Are there any prominent female to male crossplayers that actually look totally convincing? Or is the whole point of female to male crossplay to NOT look convincing? If the answer to my second question is yes, then i guess it makes a lot more sense to me as a whole.

>>9774033
If you want to talk about voice training take it to mtfg it doesn't belong here

Sorry you're so triggered people don't want to bring that fetish shit in here

>>9774088
anon, you're the only one who keeps talking about voice training now. Are you mad?

Just to turn my eyes girly, what are the essential makeups?

I use double eye lid tape and contact lenses to make my eyes bigger cuz i'm asian but I still want to use makeups to make them look more convincing

>>9774088
Why are you so insecure that people will put more effort into this than you?

What's a good way to minimise your chin/jaw?

I'd only bother with the voice training if I was entering a competition at a con, and maybe for the odd time that someone wanted a quick clip. Otherwise I don't think I'd bother but that's just me.

>>9775450
Eyeliner and eyeshadow to redefine your eye shape and add more visual interest. False eyelashes also help alot to balance out the larger irises from the lenses.

>>9775968
A curly wig if you can help it. Contouring also works but only to an extent and the effect is limited by the angles you are viewed from.

Are there any tutorials for ftm contouring/makeup that will NOT make me look like a drag king? I have a pretty androgynous face to begin with but I really want to sell the male illusion

>>9777458
Just look for normal female makeup tutorials?

>>9777907
go read that comment again a little more closely

>>9718175
what i done

i rub baby oil on the parts i will shave. this softens the skin and hair. i shave and then use a lufa to wash up in hot water. at end i blastsith cold water to close pores.

then i use an aloe lotion.
obviously use a good razor and cream

>>9769052
thin the eyebrows and i dont know the name, seen a youtube video where you pull the highlights to your cheeks to draw attention away from the nose. but its honestly fine. i just hate thick eyebrows so its prolly fine too :3

>>9778335
>tfw naturally thinn eyebrows
feels good man

>>9779134
>tfw female with naturally sparse eyebrows that look unnatural when I fill them in to look male

Do any other MTF crossplayers have issues with being harrassed by other men at cons? How do you avoid that, and how do you deal with it when it does happen?

A couple years ago I wore a femboy cosplay to a con. I got my ass squeezed by a rando while in line, and had a dude roll down his window and yell at me while I was walking across the parking lot. I've crossplayed since then, but just for photoshoots and not at cons. I'm bringing the same cosplay to a con in two weeks and I'm really nervous.

>>9779410
Why wouldn't you find the attention flattering?

>>9780124
Because he doesn't pump off to it, unlike you.

>>9780124
He does it's just humblebragging

>>9780138
What?

>>9780189
This. Painfully obvious

>>9779410
Two simple rules:
It's dangerous to go alone. Take a pikachu with you.
Haters gonna hate. You'll never make it right to stupid people, so fuck them.

That's 5min a day exercise guide
Can I do it without weights? I don't have any

>>9780437
you need more than 5 min a day exercise, and no you do not need weights

>>9780811
I do exercise otherwise, I do what's basically light cardio every Tues Thurs

>>9780834
>light
Scratch that, not light, literally covered on mud right now, arms hurt

>>9780437

The meme poster again...

>>9780437
where do you find 500-1000 ml of semen to consume daily? it's one of the dietary requirements

>>9781190
500 mg is 0.5 mL, average ejaculation is between 1.5 and 6.8 mL.
Having said that, that guide is obviously a worthless piece of trash, excuse my language.

If you're looking for workout routines /fit/ might be a better place.
While I understand that this is similar to girls loosing weight for a particular character which is not unheard of, we're crossing the boundary of what can be considered cosplay.

>>9781235
>500 mg is 0.5 mL, average ejaculation is between 1.5 and 6.8 mL.
well, not if it's a horse

>>9780437
>>>/lgbt/hrtgen

>>9781274
he asked about fitness exercises though
taking skittles only for cosplay is probably pushing it too far

afaik the best ass exercises it's deep lunges, but they are frankly not pleasant to do, i always hated them

>>9781282
Sorry for my bad reading comprehension. The only thing the guide is good for is the excercise guide.

>>9781282
>>9781282
I'm not the person who posted the image, but what exercises would be good for that, just deep lunges or are there more? I'm not fussed about discomfort.

>>9781283
Even then there's other things people need to realize like diet.
Like all those >>>>trapbois who are literally walking skeletons need to consume more calories and alternatively bigger dudes would need to cut.

A bit of fat can go pretty far for adding a shape

can trannies fuck off back to ;gbt with their voice training and "trap" shit and hrt discussions?
this thread really is not about you freaks

>>9781497
Cross players are the ultimate fags in denial, worse than vehement homophobes

>>9781371
certainly there are more, ask fit
in short it's deep lunges, squats, also donkey kicks, except i think you have to do them longer than suggested on that meme image so again ask fit

>>9781497
do you want to ban shaving discussion too?

>>9781733
no but that's actually relevant to crossplay. Voice training, estrogen injections, and how to "trap it up" aren't related in the slightest to the thread topic

>>9781741
But you have to be a trap to actually crossplay
Ive seen tons of people get chased out here because they don't pass

>>9781784
crossplay is not about "trapping' or passing anon. It's just about cosplaying a different gendered character. Someone not passing doesn't make them any less of a crossplayer

>>9781844
>Someone not passing doesn't make them any less of a crossplayer
yeah, that's why /cgl/ routinely posts crossplayers who didn't shave or look too mainly in the bad cosplay or cringe threads etc

be honest, passing is a huge part of crossplay

>>9781855
Although trying to pass more than from looks is taking it too far (I am.)

>>9781844
And yet /cgl/ bullies anyone who doesn't pass

>>9781855
>>9781865
I hope you realize the "cgl" that bullies crossplayers and newbies is really just a bunch of crossboarders who make fun of any cosplay that's not a meme or "epic bewbs".

stop caring what they think you moron, you people are starting to sound like the idiots on lgbt

>>9781497
>hrt discussions
why the fuck are you bringing that up again?
won't you fuck off with that already?

>>9766978
>crossdressing doesnt equal gay
if they dont get that then why are you friends with a bunch of fagolas?

>>9717542
who's their name

>>9782145
>Why are you bringing that up again?
Because someone not even 10 posts ago brought it up

>>9782248
No they didn't. People are talking about workout. But you're too much of a faggot to tell two things apart. Go back to /y/.

>>9782292
>No one else brought up her
Uhhhhh anon
>>9781274
>>9781282
Anons were suggesting a guy who didn't state before that he was trans in any way should start taking "titty Skittles" and look up some information on LGBT about hrt

>>9782316
Nyart, the subtext two posts you quoted were
1) if you want to discuss this topic do it somewhere else.
2) Taking hormones just for cosplay is stupid.

The second one is not even subtext, it's plainly written there.
Now with that out of the way, can we write this whole thing up as a misunderstanding and stop shitting up the thread with pointless arguing?

>>9782452
>>9782316
I asked /fit/ and got an answer
Sorry about all of this

Putting various amounts of effort into "passing" doesn't make you gay or not gay.

Get some self-esteem my dudes.

I want to crossplay a young boy, but my face looks very girly and I have very natural puffy cheeks. I tried every type of contour, but I can never achieve the "bishonen look". Any advice??

>>9781844
The most effective way of doing that is being a trap you dunce, you wanna make your crossplay convincing.

>>9782731
Tried face tape to pull back/up on your cheeks a bit?

>>9772616
Does this count as black? I'm not good at races.

>>9782892
He looks kind of Asian
I'm not willing to post since I know you guys don't like "traps" and my outfits aren't that good

>>9717387
Does it count as FTM crossplay if I'm a trans man cosplaying a male character? Trans man means transitioning, like going on hormones and shit.

>>9783037
Being trans isn't a sex in and of itself. If you look like a girl, then you need to work on looking manlier. If you look like a dude, then congratulations, you're golden. The technicalities past that don't matter because your not waving around your twig and berries or lack there of while in cosplay are you?

>>9783052
That's true. I'm lucky to have a semi-masculine face (although I still have a bit of a babyface) and I'm fairly skinny and androgynous so I usually can look decently like a guy. I do want to try and work on looking manlier for cosplays because it can't hurt

>only three months until my only local con
>haven't even started working on outfit yet
>no time to work on it now because of work and school
Just kill me now desu

>be me, FtM transgender
>Started hormones 4 years ago
>Got SRS one year ago
>Living life as a man
>No intention of ever going back to being a girl
>Really want to cosplay Hideri Kanzaki though
>I'm not sure what that would even be considered

Would it be considered crossplay since I normally look masculine and Hideri looks feminine?
I know that the internet also shits on trans men who cosplay female characters and call it "crossplaying" so I'm not sure if I want to be involved in that mess.

>>9784780
Double-reverse trap?

>>9784780
Try Kys

>>9784780
>trans men who cosplay female characters and call it "crossplaying"
Isn't that the goal though? To be a guy so cosplaying as a girl would be crossplaying? I feel like most of this wouldn't be a problem if these people would stop fixating on the "transgender" and get on with making themselves the sex they want to be.

>>9784780
I'm fucking done
My brain can't handle this

>>9784780
that's really meta but it also sounds really cute anon

>>9723798
I know this post is old as fuck, but does magic powder not work on the face?

>>9785738
It's specifically designed to be used on your face.

I'm trying to decide between 2 fake breast forms.

This one is cheaper, but I'm reading that it's incredibly easy to see where the forms end if you're wanting cleavage
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MIHSF0/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza?th=1

This one is getting better reviews, but it's damn near $80
https://www.amazon.com/Feminique-Breast-Forms-Crossdresser-Mastectomy/dp/B015YPXJLC/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Anyone have any experience with either? Or is there a better one I can get for cheaper?

>>9786446
Take any proceeding opinions (as in, not straight facts) with a grain of salt due to myself not having bought any of these and basing said opinions on lots of hours of research looking into it.
If your goal is to make cleavage, the multi-padded bra + squeezing what you have to work with method is far superior. Both of the forms you have there are going to have very obvious seam lines where the bag the silicone is in is sealed (http://feminiquebreastforms.com/shop/breast-forms-sizes-11-12-13/).). These seem to be meant more for exclusively under clothing. The reason the cheaper one is cheaper is it straight has half the silicone in it. Cup sizes are useless without band sizes, hence why both are "D" but wildly different in size.
From what I can find, these are around the cheapest you're going to get at this size, they only get more expensive from here, with anything genuinely creating a believable illusion Tear drop forms look terrible any way, they don't look anything like real breasts, and I don't quit get why they're still as popular as they are. Boobs (natural ones anyway) typically don't go straight out like that at that size, they usually droop to the sides a bit, being pulled down and around the rib cage. Plus there's a flow from the armpit / clavicle area that teardrop forms don't replicate at all. I've been looking into getting these (https://www.amazon.com/ENVY-BODY-SHOP-Essential-Asymmetrical/dp/B01EBR6TM0)) in 3XL (Not in the amazon listing, have to order from their shop.) for exactly all the reasons I said the teardrop ones have problems. I'm not intending to have these be seen though, so these might not work for you if you really want cleavage.

>>9786490
I'm actually not familiar with the the Multi-pad + Squeezing method. What is that?

Also my idea was buying one of those forms and try to contour the chest so I can possibly blend the ends closer to my skin. My cosplay (Valentine) practically has half her boobs sticking out and that's gonna be tough. If I can't figure this out I thought about cheating a little and getting one of these chest covers, but cut it to make it smaller so it gives it a window of cleavage (like those sweaters that were popular for a short period of time) without it showing the entire boob (and the obvious ends in the form).

>>9786502
Multi-pad + Squeezing method, with those strapless stick on bras (stuck on with the clasps facing 🡖 🡗 and spaced far apart on on chest) you squeeze your own flesh together, then get a few of those bras that up the cup size and keep layering them until you get the size you want.

For valentine, yea that's gonna be annoying. Doing a quick google search, it seems like most cosplayers really under-do the cleavage amount. I'd recommend pic related to really do it justice.

>>9786516
>image
Man I have very little sewing experience, but I'll definitely give this a shot. Worst case I'll just have to under do the cleavage.

>tfw no qt crossplaying bf for Valentine's day

>>9786536
>tfw no gf to go to cons with dressed as a pair of qt girls

>>9786536
I know that feel

>>9786536
this

>tfw being 197cm and broad shouldered / barrel chested
any crossplay I would ever do has ZERO value outside of the meme value. I'm essentially locked out of the subculture on account of my genetics. damn you waifish girls and androgynous manlets

>>9786625
Well, we're in the same boat. The sad truth is that there's nothing we can do about it. I really wanted to cosplay my waifu, but because of the height difference it would only look awkward or would be more of a meme. Why even live?

>>9786625
COME ON ANON!
You can be the cutest 197cm girl if you put in enough effort! Tall girls can be cute! AAAA

>>9786656
Most people I've seen don't care about accurate height as much as relative proportions. That still doesn't help if you're barrel chested, but at least it's not like you have to cosplay / crossplay characters that match your height exactly.
I've seen/walked by to many tiny Samuses to count, and most westerners, male or female, are half a head taller than the majority of japanese characters.

Can /crossplay/ get a list of easy/good characters to crossplay for MTF crossplayers? most generals have such a list for starters and stuff so why dont we have a list???

>>9786678
You could make a start on one instead of complaining about the lack of one.

>>9786678
Because you should cosplay characters you like, not arbitrary characters because they're easy. Fuck the police, cosplay who you want even if it's not perfect for you. Goes double for crossplay.

Just don't be a creepy fuck about it and nobody will give a shit.

>>9786678
Good character to cosplay if you're male
>Your waifu
>Friends of your waifu
>Characters who have interesting designs

>Good characters to cosplay as if you're a chick
Muscular bara characters

>>9786664
>tiny Samuses
for what it's worth I think she's like 5'4" as of Other M

>>9786730
That Samus isn't remotely the "Intergalactic bounty hunter badass" she was in her other outings, so she really doesn't count. Officially she's supposed to be about 6'3 in everything aside from Other M, where she's 5'9.

>>9786793
>let's make samus a character who could not possibly have accomplished everything she did in other games without some truly insane development and probably even super hero mutations afterwards
>make this outing the second to last game in the timeline
What we're they thinking?

>>9787731
The other m story was basically the director trying to retcon prime because he couldn’t stand the fact that some americans made a better metroid than him. Also mysogny, not even meming here, you’d think people would bring up other m when saying video games are mysogynistic instead of some random game with a sexy female lead

>>9786678
Firstly, >>9786684 is right. Most of the time, the makings of a good cosplay comes from enthusiasm more than anything else. That said, I know as well as anyone thinking you can do a cosplay well helps build enthusiasm. So, let's break this question down and see what barriers MTF crossplayers can face and what costume traits solve them.

If you suffer from < > then try:
Excessive hairiness- fully body covering outfits OR you could try a flesh-tone skin suit.
Large Adam's Apple-Something that covers the neck region, though it doesn't need to be big. Even something like a choker can break up the outline.
Broad Shoulders-There are a few solutions, such as an outfit that makes your shoulders seem less significant (think 'Wide') or to make people think they're supposed to look big (think pauldrons)
Bulge-....You know what the problem is here. Either tuck/dance belt, or just don't wear something that shows off your crotch. So long as you're smart about it, most skirt or trouser outfits can be worn with only minimal rearrangement.
Figure-This isn't usually too much of a problem. Many guys will be adding rather than subtracting, so if you're stuffing a bra or something, all you really want is someone with an outfit that covers wherever you're lacking. If you're not using anything, then pick someone who has decorations or something around your problem area (eg. Sailor Moon has a big bow at her chest, puffy skirts cover for lack of hips, etc).
Manly face-I know a lot of guys get really self-conscious about this. Hell, I do and I can actually pull off 'androgynous'. If you've tried shaving, plucking eyebrows and wearing makeup and you still have this problem, then your choices are a) Be brave or b) wear a helmet/hood/veil. You'd be surprised how many
good options for this there are though.

Okay, so we've got our criteria. If people can think of characters that match any of the above, feel free to mention them. I'll list, but I'm running out of space and sleep.

>>9788093
The problem with guides like these is it kills discussion. Now instead of people talking about problems, they get directed to a guide. Doubly so now that there's a discord attached to this general it ends up sitting dead most of the time only to be bumped off the last page

>>9788093
-Full-body outfits: There are tons of these. These can include characters with jumpsuit-type clothes (80's April O'Neil, Zero Suit Samus, Power Rangers, D.Va, many superheros, etc) to any character who wears clothes that cover a lot (Tracer, any character who dresses for the cold, most characters who wear armour and many more).
Neck covering-Anyone with a high collar, Moka (Rosario to Vampire), Blue Rose (Tiger & Bunny)
Broad Shoulders-Once again, most female armoured characters. I seem to recall a number of Magical Girl characters sometimes have overly decorated sleeves as well.
Helmet/Hood/Veil/Mask-Celty from Durara (pictured above, Lancer Artoria Alter from FGO, MCU Wasp, Tali from Mass Effect, some characters with large hoods (eg. Raven from Teen Titans), Gwyndolin from Dark Souls.

....No, wait. Scratch that last one.

>>9779410
that's the best part

>>9784780
it's considered crossplay. I'm also FtM who has done female characters on rare occasions. As cosplayers, we dress up like shit we really aren't all the time. Don't make a big deal of it or try to find a fancy label, and just cosplay that shit for as long you're comfortable wearing your costume.

>>9788465
this

>>9788465
i wish a big tough gril would spank me while in cosplay

>>9784780
Cis-men cosplay as traps all the time, I see no reason why a trans man cosplaying a trap would be any different
Those who get mad are probably closeted fags that just want dick girls and get butthurt that you aren't catering to their fetish

Who you are as a person and what you identify with doesn't really affect what you want to/can cosplay. Do what makes you happy anon, and if you're really scared about what others are gonna say, just don't post it online

How hard would it be to tone up to crossplay as my waifu? I'm thinking about doing some exercises and weightlifting to accentuate the legs mostly, along with gettin some strength that she'd have, but I'm not sure what a good point is without drifting into heavy musclegain.
Or am I being too autistic and being skinny is fine?

>>9791145
1000 push ups
1000 sit ups
1000 squats
10K run
EVERY
SINGLE
DAY

>>9791146
O fug
Are you serious or memeing?

>>9791149
one punch man, fool

>>9791145
Unless your diet consist of a fuckton of protein with 3x your daily caloric use you won't be a muscle lad.
There's nothing wrong to lifting or doing weight exercises but please note that if you're a skeleton you need to add an appropriate amount of calories for any results. It's easier to eat and work your literal ass off to accomplish a better silhouette than be a dying skeleton. You also get a healthy lifestyle to boot.

why cant a hot tomboy come slap my ass while in crossplay?

>>9791377
Make it a play/movie and hire an actress.

Any good tips for contouring a pretty square jaw/chin? It's not that bothersome, but most crossplays I wanna do (obviously) don't really mix well with it.

>>9791334
Well yeah I want to lose some weight with cardio + lifting, not to skeleton tier but I just wanted to make sure if I was overthinking it. Since it's energy in energy out I have to cut first, then keep it at a consistent amount when I get to the right weight right? Along with more focus on legs and some on upper, but not too much right?

>>9791506
Pretty much.

Only thing is that fat storage is a weird thing for dudes so just convert that into muscle mass for your legs as you lose weight.

A lot of weight loss and gain is just diet so get something easy going at the gym while counting calories and nutrients

>>9791510
Alright, thanks for the tips.

Op mentioned nanchatte and I didn't find a specific nanchatte thread so I'll ask here

Any online stores I could find lots of different school uniform ties at?

What about school uniforms for nanchatte that aren't tacky Halloween costumes

>>9792507
>I looked and there isn't one
Doubtful, you didn't look at all fakeboi

>>9791396
no i want to be sxually harrased

>>9792507
Taobao has lots of cheap options for nanachatte. In the taobao threads there's a spreadsheet with some different stores, and a section for nanchatte specific stores

https://twitter.com/OPH1202


THIS IS GOOD

>>9791145
No don't bulk up your legs, it's not worth it. You'll NEVER have skinny legs again.
I did track and cross country for 8 years, and my legs are fucking tree trunks. I can't get rid of them. Even if I don't exercise for a while, my legs don't decrease in size, they just lose muscle definition.
Skinny femboy legs are so pretty anon, count your blessings.

>>9793528
Well she has more definition on her legs and thighs, so that's why I was thinking of doing it.

>>9752217
Dont know if that anon is actually in this thread but if the wreath wasnt squishing the wig to his head I think it would really up the overall look for the cosplay.

I think quality of costumes is super important, and having a nice costume can lend more to the crossplay illusion

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>>9794345

>>9721668
can you make a new link?