It's the most wonderful thing in the world I'm so happy I got into it! It gives you the courage to express yourself as flaunt your masterpiece(s)! I mainly Crossplay (Dressing as the opposite gender), but I do cosplay some characters that are my gender.
To make more of my cosplays and work together with my new cosplay partner in crime, Michael.
I cosplay from mostly anime and popular television shows, but I have one cosplay from a popular video game called Leauge of Legends coming soon. But so far I cosplay Maka Albarn, Hazuki Nagisa, America, Kagamine Rin, Yuki Sohma, Tenth Doctor, Spider-Man, Anna (Frozen), and Sam/Samantha Winchester.
It's a way to relax and be yourself while dressing up as a character you relate to or enjoy.
Holly Conrad and my cosplaying friends!
Just remember, no one is perefect and we all have to start somewhere! Even experienced cosplayers are still learning new skills.
I haven't had any case of super bad experiences, though you'll have people favor your cosplays and if they do take it to an extreme level just kindly ask them to leave you alone.
Keep in mind! No matter your race, gender, or size, YOU CAN COSPLAY