Remember your body is a temple
You might need to spend long hours behind the sewing table but in order to look your best you must remember that its not just what's on the sewing table that makes the final impression, but you need to consider your health too. Keep yourself well hydrated, fed and having a good sleeping routine not only during the convention, but the few days before it. Good dental care, skincare and keeping an eye on your hair if you plan to use your own for a project WILL go a long way. Your body will be very thankful for it and you would look and feel better too :D
- Ideally you should aim for around 8 glasses of water or juice a day.
- Make sure to aim for at least 6 hours of sleep a night.
- Make sure you have at least 2 decent meals per day.
Of course to can do some mind tricks!
No, I am not talking about Genjutsu! Corsets, binding, inbuilt bras and control pants/bodysuits really can make a difference.Good underwear when given the right size can not just make you look better but feel awesome too! They help give you more of a curvaceous body like wider hips while at the same time give an illusion that some of the less desirable areas such as tummy fat is reduced. They are very flattening for your figure and reduces the sight of awkward skin creases and underwear lines, especially if you are wearing a tight fitting costumes made from Spandex. Bodyliners (shaped like leotards) are designed to be worn under tight costumes like bodysuits for the same reasoning as above. Try to go for nude coloured underwear as white underwear tends to bounce when cameras flash which coooould be quite embarrassing!
Tights are especially useful if you want some control on your legs. According to many sources on the topic Dance tights tend to be a more promising alternative to your usual pantyhose as they are thicker and make your legs look flawless! They may cost more but they give off a better finish.
A word of warning; poorly fit undergarments can cause more damage that anything so be sure to read reviews and get the right size! Also please note that slimming underwear is not aimed to contort you body excessively but instead bring an illusion of a more flattening figure. If you are going to get a corset fitted for corset training you may be best off seeing a specialist.
Shoes
You may be doing a lot of moving about so it is a good idea to look ahead for what you will be wearing on your feet. Sadly many costumes were not exactly designed to be comfortable, particularly around the feet, so you have 3 choices: simply go for it, work around it or consider a different costume.
Please do not allow footwear to put you off from wanting to do a particular costume. It is not uncommon for cosplayers to wear flats on the con floor and slip on those heels for photos, or even going for kitten heels instead. Alternatively, others may spend a long day in heels and carry around some slip-ons ready for when they get a little too tired. Many events generally wont allow con goers to get away with going around barefoot so be sure to consider a plan B. A top tip is to wear the heels around you house for several days before the conventions. Heel training will allow you to get used to them.
You may want to consider bringing some gel cushions for added comfort and some heat pads to relieve the at the end of the day. I personally like to relax in my hotel room for an hour or so to let my feet soak and give them a massage!
Make sure you bring painkillers and consider bringing some basic first aid supplies, and for any reoccurring health issues make sure some of the convention crew/gophers know
Sadly accidents do happen at conventions and they are no exception if you have any reoccurring health issues. When you sign up there is often a health related box so if it makes you feel better feel free to tell them what they need to know, whether it is a injury that you may still be recovering from during the con or if you are paranoid of getting a panic attack.
Some gophers and convention staff would have been trained in first aid at some point of their lives and will have contract numbers ready for any emergency hospital visits. Thankfully a lot of common injuries can be fixed with a band aid.
Surviving Con-flu
Con-flu is a common illness that may be present during, or after a event. A mixture of different ailments may be present and the cause may be from neglecting your health or it can simply be caught from a fellow congoer. Symptoms may include headaches, fevers, colds, exhaustion, nausea and aches. By following the a number of steps above the effects of con-flu can be reduced or even avoided.
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