Are you curious about everyday cosplay? Are you plus size and think about Disney Bounding? Or Harry Potter Bounding? Then Kim Henderson McAndrew's book is for you! Her book, In Plain Sight, is full of step-by-step advice for putting together plus size everyday cosplay outfits. From Disney bounding, to Harry Potter bounding, to Star Wars outfits, she's done it all. Her book has worksheets to help you find just the right pieces. You can do as much or as little as you want. Casual cosplay or full-on plus size cosplay. Whatever your nerd style, she's got you covered.
Watch the video to hear her story about meeting Ashley Eckstein (Her Universe), how she made the Avengers into poodle skirt and Miami Vice, and her advice for how to get started.
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Key Takeaways
- Start small, with a t-shirt and matching hat or leggings.
- You don't have to look exactly like the character.
- Wear the two or three main colors of your character.
- Have fun.
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Links from the Video
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In Plain Sight Blog (buy the book!)
https://inplainsight.style
In Plain Sight on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/inplainsight.style
Her Universe
https://www.heruniverse.com
About Ashley Eckstein
https://www.heruniverse.com/customer-service/about-us
Cosplay Sky
https://cossky.com
White Sheep Leather
https://www.whitesheepleather.com
Sim Cosplay
https://www.simcosplay.com
Shop Amazon for Plus Size Cosplay Costumes
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Time Stamps
00:00 How to wear everday cosplay
02:03 Poodle skirt Avengers
03:46 How Her Universe changed everything for plus size women
09:02 Kim's first plus size cosplay
11:28 How to find the best cosplay costume
14:13 What is the cosplay community like?
17:55 Why Kim created an everyday cosplay guide
20:56 How to begin styling an outfit
22:37 Why plus size cosplay brings out confidence
24:45 How to start your first plus size cosplay
26:51 What she and her son wore to Endgame
30:43 Where to buy In Plain Sight everyday cosplay book
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More Resources
My favorite plus size clothes to wear.
Free size guides for plus size women.
Best online stores to buy cosplay.
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