The Ultimate Guide to Group Cosplay Coordination

Collaborating with friends in a group costume can be so much fun, especially at conventions. However, it can be quite the hassle to get a group together. Between busy schedules and trying to decide which fandom to cosplay from, things can fall apart fast. That's why we have the ultimate guide to group cosplay coordination so you and your pals can look great and have a good time.

Tips for Group Cosplay Planning

• Start early - The sooner you start discussing and planning the better. Trying to pick your cosplay and get a group together the week before the con is a recipe for disaster. Try to start all of your planning early on so you can cross everything off the list in time for the convention, meet up or get together.

• Find a fandom everyone loves - Be sure to pick a fandom the whole group loves. People aren't going to engage, want to participate or enjoy the collaboration if they are cosplaying from a TV show, movie, videogame or book they don't enjoy.

• Decide characters in advance - Be sure everyone knows who is responsible for cosplaying which characters ahead of time. That way they can get to work putting together their costumes with enough time before the con and in a way that fits with their own personal schedule.

• Discuss schedules - Everyone has different schedules. Both plans before the con and during can hinder meet up times. You'll want to discuss everyone's plans for before and during the event so you ensure you have time to make the costumes and get together. This is especially important for planning a group photoshoot.

• Plan travel logistics - Whether you're just driving or using public transit for something local, or you're making flight and hotel arrangements, you need to discuss with the group. Figure out when people are arriving, if someone needs to carpool or room together and any additional travel logistics.

• Agree on a plan - Make sure everyone is on board with all of the plans. From which character they're cosplaying, the con you're attending, meet up and photoshoot times, etc. You need to make sure everyone is in agreement and aware of where they need to be and when.

• Work together on costumes - Body doubling is a great way to stay motivated and holding each other accountable. Find time to get together and shop or make your cosplays as a group. It also adds to the fun of doing a group cosplay by assembling it together.

  
  

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Conclusion

Getting a group cosplay going doesn't have to be hard. It just requires planning and getting an early start on it. By the power of the ultimate guide to group cosplay coordination you can hopefully wrangle your friends and get them suited up and ready for a con or photoshoot.

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