Having said all that above, the first step is to know who you want to kig as. A recognized character can be easier, as more stuff is available for purchase than for an original character. I see that you use a drawing of the Wendy's mascot as your avatar, so let's work with that.
You have to make your body look like the character's body. For the sake of this post, I will assume that you are a boy. This involves padding your hips, stuffing a bra, padding your butt, cinching the waist or wearing a corset. Whatever steps it takes. This version of Wendy is not the little girl any more.
Then comes the character costume. With luck you might find one at a Halloween costume place. Possibly there is a shop which makes mascot outfits, on-line, you can order from. Otherwise someone will have to find the fabric and sew the dress. The accessories like the cameo broach, the striped red knee socks and shoes will need to be purchased. Don't forget underwear.
Since the costume is high necked, your zentai does not need built in pockets for the padding, It will not require toes either.
While all this has been going on, you will have to find someplace to buy the mask and wig from. More time will be required, if you want a custom mask with features that look like the drawing. Living at home I doubt that you have the space to create a mask yourself, or 3D print one. Of course I could be wrong.
So that's the basics. Create the body to wear the outfit. Get the outfit. Get the mask. Suit up and enjoy performing.
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Wow, I knew there would be a lot involved in making the outfit but actually reading what it takes really brings this into perspective. I'm planning on making an original character. Looks like it's going to take a while, several years most likely, before I can actually start purchasing anything. I wonder if there are any kigs in or around Minneapolis that meet regularly/semi-regularly that I could meet with and get some help.
There's no such thing as a bad idea, just good ideas that go horribly wrong.
The drawbacks of living at home Nurbs. There's lots of of young Kigurumi hopefuls in your position. But it gives you time to plan ahead, so when you are ready to begin, you will know exactly how.
Don't discount any big Comic or Anime cons around Minneapolis. These are natural places for Kigs to congregate.
Having an original character, means she will have to be exceptional to be noticed, and not get lost in a sea of cosplayers with flashy costumes, doing recognizable characters from TV, Movies, Video games, or Anime.
Kiki
Don't discount any big Comic or Anime cons around Minneapolis. These are natural places for Kigs to congregate.
Having an original character, means she will have to be exceptional to be noticed, and not get lost in a sea of cosplayers with flashy costumes, doing recognizable characters from TV, Movies, Video games, or Anime.
Kiki
