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Good Cosplay
Posted by Roger Senpai | Jul 25, 2021 | Cosplay Tips | 0 |
When it comes to finding the best cosplay websites, it can truly be overwhelming.
Which sites are good or bad? How do you know if the costume photos are real? What if you order the wrong size; will you be able to get a new one without paying extra? What if you’re on a tight budget and want to afford cosplay without breaking your wallet?
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Well, this article will answer all that!
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On a tight budget for a casual cosplay? You’ll find websites such as EBay and AliExpress great for you, even though the quality can be hit or miss. If you have a bigger budget, then you’ll find reputable cosplay websites such as EZCosplay or RoleCosplay really good. And if you have a huge budget for something special, then commission sites like Etsy will get you a top notch cosplay!
In this complete guide, I will go through all the best cosplay websites and show you how to find the right costume stores for you. I go through each best cosplay websites and what they have to offer. Whether you’re willing to spend some cash on a nice cosplay, or looking for something for more budget-friendly, this article will help you find what you’re looking for.
Regardless of your budget, you should keep in mind a few things before you decide to hit the BUY button on a cosplay website.
These tips will save you money and a lot of hassle down the road!
The first thing you should figure out is how much you’re willing to spend. Do you want to fork out hundreds of dollars on a custom-made costume? Do you want spend only $100-$200 on a new cosplay? Or are you broke and have very little to spend? Depending on your budget, you should stick to specific cosplay websites. I even have a section below for you guys super tight on money, just for you!
Before you buy a costume, I HIGHLY recommend you measure yourself to know your body stats. You don’t want to get the wrong size because not only will the costume not fit properly ; you won’t be able to return the costume back for a refund if you picked the wrong size.
Get a friend or family member to measure out your body and write down your measurements. Save the measurements down on paper or on your computer for future reference; these numbers will be handy because every site has their own different sizes. But if you know your body measurements, it doesn’t matter because you’ll easily be able to pick the right size on any site. Knowing your body measurements is super handy!
One big issue regarding cosplay websites is the abundance of fake costume photos. As you buy more costumes online, you’ll likely see that the actual costumes looks completely different from the photos you saw online. Either the website stole fake photos, or used lots of Photoshop to make it look prettier than real life. Oh well, it’s part of the experience. But one way to check is to do a reverse image search. That way, you’ll know if the website is using authentic photos or not.
Chances are, if you’re going for a popular cosplay , then you’ll see the same costume on different websites. For example, most of these sites are selling Nezuko from Demon Slayer because her outfit is (relatively) easy to make and she’s incredibly popular. So if you want to cosplay a well-known character, then you’ll have the opportunity to compare prices, materials and accessories. Ideally, you’ll find a website that offers the same costume that’s cheaper, uses better materials and has more accessories included with the cosplay (e.g. wig, necklace, gloves).
When you search for the costume, you can always do a Google search and click on the “Shopping” tab to see even more websites that sell the costume.
It’s not always easy to find reviews for a particular costume, or at least ones that aren’t fake. But some sites such as UWOWO and eBay have lots of reviews from real customers and these can be really insightful in seeing if a costume is good quality or not.
There’s a saying that you can only pick these 2 out of the 3: good, fast, cheap. If it’s fast and cheap it won’t be good. If it’s fast and good, it won’t be cheap. And if it’s cheap and good, it won’t be fast.
This definitely applies when it comes to buying cosplays online. If you need a decent quality costume fast, expect to pay more for rush service. If you need good quality costume fast and cheap, it probably won’t be good. And if you need a cheap costume for good quality, it’ll take longer.
So try not to put off your cosplans to the last minute. That way you can save money on a decent costume without having to pay extra.
Before we begin, here are the categories I’ve listed:
I created a nice chart summarizing all the different websites. If you want more detail for each website, scroll down below (NOTE: If you can’t see the chart on your mobile phone, you can download it here ):
The Chinese version of Amazon in my opinion. You can get some great cosplay products off this site at amazing prices. So as long as you’re not con crunching , then AliExpress is a great site if you want to save money! However, you might not always find the costume you’re looking for; only the most popular characters are sold on AliExpress. And since there are a lot of different sellers, the quality can be hit or miss. Fortunately, the customer reviews are reliable, so you can tell which merchants are good or not.
One of the most budget-friendly cosplay websites of them all! If you plan to buy a costume from this site, to me it’s like playing the lottery. Sometimes you’ll get lucky and save tons of money on cosplay products because of the lower price. However, there are a lot of questionable merchants with questionable costume quality on top of even more questionable return/shipping policies. In my experience, I’ve gotten some good deals and also have been burned as well. If you’re looking for a low budget or casual cosplay, then it’s okay to take the risk with eBay. But I’d stay away if you’re looking to buy an expensive cosplay; it’s not worth taking the chance.
OH TAOBAO. If you’ve been in the cosplay community long enough, I can guarantee you that one of your friend is living off Taobao’s dirt cheap prices. But because the website is not in English and requires you to find an agent to pick up and ship the actual costume to you, using Taobao can be a HUGE hassle. I made an entire article explaining my experience with them. In short, it took almost 4 months to get my Dabi cosplay that was the wrong size…that I couldn’t get refunded or exchanged. But on the plus side, it was only $30 CAD, so I didn’t care either way.
Basically, if you’re tight on money and don’t mind going through a somewhat annoying process, then you’ll love Taobao. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t really need to know Chinese; you can just use Google Translate on Chrome to translate. But if you’re the type of person who just wants to click “BUY” and be done with it, then skip Taobao altogether.
Haven’t bought from them yet. However, they are notably based in the United States . So if you live in North America, that is a huge advantage in terms of shipping!
A higher popular cosplay website, EZCosplay is personally one of my favorites! The quality is really good and the prices are relatively cheaper and reasonable. They have a large selection of cosplays and what’s nice is that they usually have the accessories/footwear to go with the costume, which saves you the hassle of having to find everything separately. You’re pretty much guaranteed to find the character you’re looking for. Highly recommend!
One of the most popular cosplay websites out there. MicCostumes has a variety of costumes you can buy, all for a decent price. I myself purchased my Byleth cosplay from Mic, and it turned out great!
Another one of the best cosplay websites, RoleCosplay has some amazing deals on their costumes. When I usually compile my list of hot cosplay deals , this site by far has the best discounts out of all of them (including the popular K/DA cosplays for under $40: Ahri , Akali , Evelynn , Kaisa ). The costume reviews are really good; most were positive and some were negative, which is a good sign that these reviews are honest and not shills. My only gripe is their costume selection isn’t as diverse as other websites.
I don’t have much experience with UWOWO, but I had to include them because of how popular they are! Some of my friends love their costume, so they deserve a mention. What I found nice was the variety of photo reviews from buyers who left positive reviews!
Haven’t bought from them myself, but they sell high-quality cosplays. And they have free shipping on orders over $100!
I personally have met the owner of the website and she’s wonderful! I’ve gotten some awesome costumes made from these guys, including my Marth cosplay. Their prices are a little higher because they’re using more expensive material. If you live in Toronto, you can pick up your order at their location, which saves the hassle of shipping.
To be honest, I’m not sure how long DokiDoki Cosplay has been around. But I do know they’ve been making a big splash in the cosplay costume market lately! Part of that reason is because they’ve been producing some amazing Genshin Impact cosplays. I myself ordered a Kaeya cosplay from them, and it turned out great. DokiDoki Cosplay’s costume selection is fairly limited, but they’re slowly branching out to other popular series such as SK8 the Infinity and Jujutsu Kaisen.
Likely the highest quality site for cosplays; everything is handmade to order by real costume makers. Etsy is all about local and independent manufacturers, artists and crafters. If you’re looking for a specific cosplay costume, prop or accessory, then Etsy is a great website to check out. But by far it’s the most expensive. As I mention in the cosplay quotes post, costume commissioners aren’t extorting you for money; the high prices barely factor in the time, labour and material costs to make your costume. So if you want something specific or you’re willing to dish out a lot of money on an elaborate costume, check out Etsy. But if you want a more common and mass-produced costume (e.g. My Hero Academia, Demon Slayer), you’re better off saving your money elsewhere.
Another prominent cosplay websites, ProCosplay sells a variety of cosplays. Their armor costumes are amazing!
I haven’t bought from Xcoser yet, but they sell a lot of Western cosplays. Their helmets for series such as Star Wars and Halo are awesome!
All these websites I listed are great places to buy a high quality cosplay. I did my research and made sure all these stores are reputable. With that said, I don’t feel there’s just one website that is the best. Again, it really depends what your budget is and what you’re looking for. The best thing to do is to browse these websites to find the particular cosplay you want, and compare them in terms of prices, costume design and the amount of accessories included. Fortunately in the cosplay world, we are blessed to have a variety of cosplay stores to choose from!
If you’re really strapped on cash and can’t afford any of these best cosplay websites (including AliExpress and Taobao), then I have some options for you:
Borrow cosplays from a friend. If you have a couple of friends who are similar size to you, then ask if you can borrow their cosplays for a photoshoot or convention! As long as you take care of their costume and return the favour, then they’ll be more than happy to let you borrow it. I myself let my cosplay friends borrow my costumes all the time. 🙂
Become a sponsor for these cosplay websites. I myself don’t have much experience with this, but if you have a relatively large following on social media, you can apply to be a sponsor for these websites. In return for posting and advertising their cosplays on your accounts, you’ll get these costumes at a reduced price or free!
Facebook Buy/Sell/Trade groups. I talk about more in detail in my Used Cosplays post. But in short, cosplayers are always looking to sell their old or used cosplays in order to get money for new ones. I call this CosSwapping. So find a local cosplay group on Facebook, and you’ll find cosplayers who are selling their costumes at a huge discount. Great way to save money!
Check out the clearance section of these best cosplay websites. Sites such as EZCospla y and RoleCosplay have a bunch of older cosplays at a reduced price. The only downsides of clearance cosplays are that they’re generally older and less popular characters and you may not get the size you’re looking for. But nonetheless, a good option to save on cash.
If there are any new best cosplay websites I missed, please do email me or leave a comment below and I will take a look at it!
What’s your favourite website? Let me know in the comments below!
Roger Senpai is a writer that is an expert with the cosplaying hobby. He has traveled to several cosplay convention in North America and writes various articles regarding cosplay including tips, tricks and ideas.
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Mic Costumes is one of the best cosplay stores online for anime costumes. From Dragon Ball to Naruto, Mic carries them all. Mic Costumes also features costumes from original designers like Coskidz and Delusion Cosplay. All of their costumes are reasonably priced and made to high quality standards.
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Cosplay Buzz is known for its high quality wigs. If you are looking for the perfect wig for your next build this is your costume store. They also carry hundreds of awesome costumes and other accessories. You’ll find a great selection of lolita and gothic style attire if that’s your thing. Cosplay Buzz rewards its loyal customers with a rewards point system. Get 5 points for every $1 you spend, 100 points equals $1 to spend in the store.
Syndrome proclaims itself a cute Kawaii Harajuku street fashion store. Packing more than just your favorite character costumes, Syndrome also features everyday fashion from cute tops and skirts, to socks and pajamas made by original designers like Nyamii and Lunarian.
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Cosplay007.com is also s good cosplay costume store. This is a original cosplay costume manufacturer. Many costumes on market are all from this factory.
Qualitycosplay.com is a professional Marvel and DC movie superhero cosplay costume manufacturer.
XCOOS is a great site to buy cosplay costumes, and I say it’s great cause 2 sets of costumes I got there are all comfy and gorgeous and the service is amazing too.
Also here I got a passage about How to Buy High-Quality Cosplay Costumes, hope it helps!
Don’t forget Alphacosplay.com, it specialize in producing and selling game costume as well as marvel/dc movie costumes, really amazing quality and fast delivery, customizing is free at all!
Rolecosplay.com is also a good website, with fast delivery and low prices.
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