Putting together a costume for Comic Con

With Comic Con right around the corner I thought I would talk about putting together a costume. I have been called the "MacGyver of Costumes", I've made quite a few costumes and have helped people make them so hopefully this will be helpful. With that being said I am not a professional in anyway, shape, or form. And yes, you can throw together a costume with only a week left until Comic Con. :)

Tips for costuming for Comic Con-

Try to make a costume with separates that you will actually wear again. I have found that this is the most cost effective thing that you can do. Who wants to spend a ton of money on an outfit that you will only wear once? Not me!

Superman shirt that has a cape (it has velcro so it can be taken off), blue leggings, and red shorts. All of this came from Walmart, and all of the items I have worn multiple times!

Where's Waldo. Red and white striped shirt and "nerd glasses" are from Amazon. Blue skinny jeans and tennis shoes are from Walmart. I made the hat. All of these items are basics that I will be wearing or have worn again. 

Amy Pond. Red flannel shirt (that I love!) and the red wig are from Amazon. Blue skinny jeans and tennis shoes are from Walmart.
See what I mean about re-wearable separates? ;)

Think outside the box. The costume that I got the most comments and requests for pictures on I was wearing sweats! Not only did the costume look cool but I was super comfy to!

Prison Bellatrix Lestrange. Sweats from Walmart. Grey and black striped shirt is from a thrift store. The sign is yarn and cardboard that I drew on to look like Bellatrix's prison card. And the tattoo... that's crayola marker. :)

If you are handy with a sewing machine sew something. You are guaranteed to have the only costume at the Con that will look like that! You would be surprised what you can find instructions for online to make, whether it be a full costume or an accessory.

Soothsayer from the Fires of Pompeii Doctor Who. I made the dress from scratch, the hood took a little while to get it right. And I made the beaded necklace.

These are most of the costumes that I have put together for Comic Con, I've got a couple more that I have done in the past. Hopefully, this has helped you to get some ideas about possible costumes of your own. And if you see me looking like Where's Waldo and Amy Pond from above feel free to come and say "Hi!" Then it really will be like Where's Waldo! ;) I also will be doing Moaning Myrtle one day but that costume has a few more tweaks that need to be done on it. :)