Get inspired for the summer cons by these awesome body-positive cosplay looks. You can be anything and anyone you want to be!
Summer is almost upon us, and with the season comes conventions. ‘Tis the season to cosplay! Whether you’re a Marvel or DC fan, a Whovian or a follower of any number of gorgeous fantasy universes, this is the time to break out your costumes and embody the characters you love.
Haters may say there’s nothing special about cosplay. Well, they’re wrong. They’re especially wrong when it comes to plus-size and queer folks participating in cosplay.
In a world that tells you that you are nothing and worthless because of who you are and what you aren’t, cosplay allows you to turn those sentiments upside down. Instead of being nothing, you can be anything. Suddenly, the world — and the many worlds written beyond it — are yours for the taking.
Cosplay isn’t just putting on a costume, it’s becoming something that you love. For some, this is part of their journey to self-love and body positivity. It’s a revolution in and of itself.
Let’s celebrate the art of cosplay. Here are 13 body-positive cosplayers for you to follow on IG!
1. Super_Kami_Wifu
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Latinx cosplayer Super_Kami_Wifu cosplays Black Lantern Wonder Woman. Zombie/revenant Wonder Woman is part of a group that seeks to extinguish all life within the DC universe. Pretty dark … and this costume is pretty rad.
2. Phillicia Deanell
Makeup enthusiast and cosplayer Phillicia Deanell shows off her spectacular Nebula makeup as an homage to the Guardians of the Galaxy character. Check out her YouTube channel, as well.
3. Stardust Megu
Stardust Megu rocks a Sailor D.Va costume! A mashup of Sailor Moon and Overwatch, Stardust Megu shows us all bodies can cosplay and kick ass.
4. Garnet Runestar
This spectacular image captures cosplayer Garnet Runestar’s Sailor Pluto cosplay remarkably well. Check out how gorgeous it looks against the Utah sunset!
5. Ronald Seaman
An army veteran of 25 years, Ronald Seaman was intrigued by cosplay when his kids took it up. Beginning with The Gears of War, Seaman became most popular for his Ironman/merman mashup.
6. Bellexi
Best known for her Roadhog costume, Bellexi proudly incorporates her large belly into the costume as an asset rather than masking her shape through corsetry and spandex body shapers. The result is true to character, bad-ass and body-positive.
7. Galactic Edge
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Galactic Edge Cosplay rocks a Power Rangers Samurai Shinken Super Samurai Mode look. Say that 10 times fast! Jokes aside, this red ranger is a super-rad example of plus-size men in cosplay.
8. Jo “Spaz” Tam
Costume designer, special effects makeup artist and all-around badass Jo Tam creates a Roller Derby version of X-Men’s Rogue for FlameCon. They call this pose their “finishing move.”
9. Prop Troopers
This Wizard of Oz-inspired cosplay is out of this world! Etsy group Prop Troopers created an elaborate steampunk-meets-burlesque spin on the Scarecrow character and the result is gorgeous and unique.
10. TaLynn Kel
Cosplayer and writer TaLynn Kel writes about her “fat, black, geek life” for The Establishment and Black Girl Nerds. She has also recently written a book about her experiences.
11. Rhapsody Artajo
Cosplayer and entertainer Rhapsody Artajo channels sexy pinup vibes in this Gryffindor robe. Harry Potter fans never have to grow up!
12. Tiffie Starchild
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Tiffie Starchild gives Mario a feminine upgrade with this easy-to-put-together and incredibly cute Mario cosplay look.
13. Bri
One of the most precious cosplay looks, this queer cosplayer channels Rose Quartz from Steven Universe with a Disney Princess vibe. The result is super cute and sweet.
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