CROSSPLAY

TRICKS

WHAT IS CROSSPLAY?

Cosplaying as a member of the opposite sex

FEMALE TO MALE

CROSSPLAY

WHY DO FEMALES

CROSSPLAY?

ABUNDANCE OF“PRETTY BOYS”

Common Characteristics long, elegant hair

lack of facial hair

BRING FAVORITE CHARACTERS TO LIFE

THE FEMALE

CROSSPLAY CHALLENGE

MINIMIZE YOUR HIPS

Baggy Clothes

Pad the Torso

FLATTEN YOUR CHEST

To Be Discussed

HOW TO BIND YOURSELF

ACE BANDAGES

BACK BRACE

COMPRESSION SHIRT

ATHLETIC TAPE

INSTRUCTIONS Begin Wrapping Below Your Chest

Wrap Tightly and Apply Pressure

Allow Room to Breathe

(HINT: If You Are Having Trouble Flattening Your

Chest, You Can Wear a Sports Bra Underneath)

BINDING:

ACE BANDAGE

INSTRUCTIONS Should Be Worn with a Shirt

Wear Upside-down for Maximum Compression

PROS AND CONS

Need Two People to Put it On

Only Comes in Black

Puts a lot of strain on your body

The product you see here was purchased from Walmart.

Mueller Adjustable Back Brace (one size)

BINDING:

VELCRO BACK BRACE

BINDING:

COMPRESSION SHIRTS

INSTRUCTIONS Pull Your Breast Up and to the Side

PROS AND CONS

Easiest Binding/Most Expensive

Asian Chests are Smaller

PURCHASE LOCALLY

Male Gynecomastia Vests

PURCHASE ONLINE

www.t-kingdom.com www.underworks.com

HOW TO CROSSPLAY

BARE CHESTED

OPEN CHEST:

ATHLETIC TAPE

INSTRUCTIONS

Test to Monitor Skin Reaction Use Blossoms to Protect Sensitive Areas Use Double-sided Tape to Secure Fabric

PROS AND CONS

Use Moisturizer It Stretches Your Skin

Feels Unnatural Is Difficult to Breathe

It Is Easier with Small Breasts

REMEMBER:

ConOps is cracking down on inappropriate costumes, so make sure your costume is secure.

DON’T EXPLOSE TOO MUCH FLESH

VIDEO:

AIRBRUSHED LEOTARD

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ayi1ZC1xwc

MALE TO FEMALE

CROSSPLAY

MALE’S APPROACH

TO CROSSPLAY

GENERALLY TAKEN LESS SERIOUSLY

Acknowledge Stereotypes Bearded Sailor Moon

Flat-Chested Tifa

Man-Faye

FEMALES ARE OFTEN DRAWN WITH

REVEALING CLOTHES AND LARGE BREASTS

THE MALE

CROSSPLAY CHALLENGE

ENHANCE YOUR TORSO

Silicon Breast Enhancer

ENHANCE THE HIPS

Shoulder Pads

SHAVE YOUR FACE AND LEGS

WEAR A WIG!

REALISTIC

MALE CROSSPLAY

MANY FEMALE CHARACTERS HAVE MASCULINE FEATURES…

CONSIDER THE POSSIBILITIES

MAKEUP TECHNIQUES

TECHNIQUES FOR

GENDERED MAKEUP

FEMALE CROSSPLAY MALE

Apply Shadow

Conceal Lips

Simplify the Eyes

MALE CROSSPLAY FEMALE

Shave Frequently

Apply Highlights

Enhance the Lips

Enhance the Eyes

UNIVERSAL TECHNIQUES

Apply Foundation

Pencil Eyebrows

MALE MAKEUP:

APPLYING SHADOWS

FEMALE MAKEUP:

APPLYING HIGHLIGHTS

HOW TO SHAPE

EYEBROWS

PURPOSE Defining Your Eyebrows Will Create a More Stylized Anime Look.

INSTRUCTIONS

Outline With Pencil Tweezer Excess Hair Rinse Off Pencil

HOW TO COLOR

THE EYEBROWS

You can purchase eyebrow stencils at Walmart

if you are unsure what shape to draw.

LENGTHENING

THE EYES

INSTRUCTIONS Extend Eyeliner Sideways

Minimize Bottom Lashes

Add White Liner At Tear Ducts

You can find step-by-step tutorials of these designs in

“How to Cosplay – Volume 1” and “Cos Bon Fantasy – Volume 5”

TUTORIAL:

LENGTHENING THE EYES

ENLARGING

THE EYES

INSTRUCTIONS Fake Eyelashes White Eyeliner on Waterline Brighten Under the Eye

Green Shadow Glitter/gems White

You can find step-by-step tutorials of these designs in

“How to Cosplay – Volume 1” and “Cos Bon Fantasy – Volume 5”

TUTORIAL:

ENLARGING THE EYES

VIDEO:

ANIME EYES

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nJXK5EJEQA

ENLARGED EYES

FROM A DISTANCE

COVERING YOUR

GENDER-SPECIFIC

FEATURES

COVERING UP:

ANIMEGAO MASKS

This image depicts an animegao mask which generally sells for $700

ADDITIONAL

MODIFICATIONS

CHANGING YOUR SKIN COLOR:

TANNING

TYPES OF TANNING

Bronzing Makeup

Rub-on

Spray-on

Tanning Salon

WHEN TO APPLY

Gradual vs Immediate Results

PINNING YOUR HAIR

FOR WIG CAPS

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