Do you have any tips for getting into robot-cosplay? I want to do it a lot once I get the resources. Like where do you find things to buy for it (like gloves and leggings specifically) and how do you keep cool when wearing a headpiece/how long you should. Thabk you!
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Hey there! So one of the really fun parts about this is how accessible it actually is! My main setup for everything contains a total of 4-6 pieces, but it varies depending on the outfit! That's just mine, you don't need all of this to get started (I didn't), but maybe it can help you get a better idea of what you want. The first 2 most important bits are the mask and the hood! I'll put everything I've done under the cut, and hopefully it'll help you
The mask can be found at a variety of online storefronts in all kinds of designs and with plenty of additional pieces you can cater to your personal interests. I initially found mine on Etsy, but they are being sold on Amazon, eBay, and shops like Temu as well. Going to any of these websites and searching for something like "robot mask," "cyber mask," "techwear mask," or anything similar should get you a lot of results.
Despite how it might look, the mask doesn't fully enclose your head, it just wraps around the sides a little, and is secured with elastic straps. To give a better effect, most of the masks you'll find online come with a black hood with the face cut out. You can see some of it here.
In this picture, I'm also using a black gaiter mask around my neck, as it comes down further than the included hood and lets me cover up more for photos. It's not necessary, but I prefer to use it to avoid anything being exposed at the neckline!
You can also see in this picture that there are plenty of gaps around the visor to allow air flow. I have personally never felt the need to install any other cooling devices, though you may need to learn how to better control your breathing, or apply something to the inside of the visor to prevent fogging. But other than that, it doesn't get that uncomfortable! You may need to adjust the elastic straps, but they can be made tighter or looser, so you shouldn't have too much trouble. One of the most difficult parts of wearing it for extended periods of time is that the way it rests on your nose might get painful. However, I've worn mine for 5+ hours with very little trouble.
The next thing you asked about was gloves. I actually made mine!
I took a normal pair of stage gloves that you can find on Amazon or in costume shops for real cheap, then I got a sheet of 2mm craft foam from the art store, measured my hand onto a piece of paper and traced out the plates, making sure they were a little longer on the sides. I also used a heat gun to shape them and the back hand plate, gave them a layer of modge podge for effect, and glued them to the gloves. There are other gloves you can find online, I know a lot of people like to use tactical gloves, but make it your own! There are other designs you can do for your hands with foam, as well, I actually made a different pair last year, but didn't quite get them right so I will need to go back at it, they are much more complex, but still use all the same materials.
For my own outfits, I have also found that having a black undershirt can help. I got a cheap exercise shirt on Amazon, and attached some Velcro to the inside of the wrist, as well as to the outside of the gloves. That way, I can attach the wrists together and give it a more seamless look, but this is only necessary if my arms will be showing.
(Again, this is just how I do mine!)
The last thing you mentioned were leggings. I'm sorry to report that the leggings I have are no longer available on Amazon, but if you try and search up robot print leggings, you may find what you're looking for. I also know a friend of mine got a custom printed body suit, but I'm sadly not sure where. To create different effects, I wear either black or white stockings over the leggings to create the colour I want.
Beyond these pieces, you can really make whatever you like! I will leave the shirt and leggings off completely if those parts of me aren't exposed, so they're only necessary if I want them. Everything else is entirely up to you on what you want to make. If you want inspiration, I might suggest looking up cyber cosplay on Pinterest, or just go to your online storefront of choice and look up "techwear," there are numerous companies that make cool outfits, but the main ones you'll see are Machine 56 and Fabric of the Universe, which are kind of opposite ends of the budget spectrum (M56 is beautiful but a jacket will cost you about $350USD while FotU is cheaper material and quality, but still looks nice in photos).
Also remember that cosplay is about evolving! I started out with just the mask, then I made the gloves a year or so later, and the rest got added as time went on. So don't worry about having your whole setup on day 1, you'll find what you want as you go.
Sorry for the long explanation, but hopefully this gets you started on what you want to do! Sorry there aren't many links, it's just depending on where you want to start, but all the advice is good!
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