MLP cross dressing cosplay

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So I am a dude and I like to cosplay, a lot. But as I am sure you know most of the characters in MLP are female. So I am just looking for some tips and creative ways on how to cosplay as a female pony. (wow if I said that to my parents... ooooh that would be interesting) But seriously I just want to know what you have done that works, or things you have seen done that you liked. I mean if I wanted to do rainbow dash, should I just go wings and a wig and just make it kinda gender neutral, should I just cosplay her as a boy, or should i go all out and do sport shorts and a bra, (to some of you that may sound weird, but i have done stuff like that before, I have feminine features so it kinda works.)

this is me so you can get an idea 

[Justin_Case001 4,896]

Cool hat, bro.  You look like you're staight out of some movie, like maybe, idk, War Horse or something.  Like maybe WWI era.  I think that's the time period I'm thinking of.  Maybe just a tad steampunkish.

 

Anyway, on topic: If I were going to cosplay as an MLP character, I would probably do Big Mac (I'm male as well.)  But if you do RD or AJ and make it kind of gender neutral, I think it would work fine.  Oooh, how about King Sombra?  Now THERE's a cool cosplay idea.  But imo, the best MLP cosplays are subtle, and technically not even cosplay at all.  Take this pic for example.  The best ever.

Edited June 18, 2014 by Justin_Case001

[Marciblook 612]

Well, vinyl shouldn't be that hard to do, just wear a pair of purple sunglasses, white shirt, or jacket...and of course the headphones, and maybe a wig would be best

Cool hat, bro.  You look like you're staight out of some movie, like maybe, idk, War Horse or something.  Like maybe WWI era.  I think that's the time period I'm thinking of.  Maybe just a tad steampunkish.

 

Anyway, on topic: If I were going to cosplay as an MLP character, I would probably do Big Mac (I'm male as well.)  But if you do RD or AJ and make it kind of gender neutral, I think it would work fine.  Oooh, how about King Sombra?  Now THERE's a cool cosplay idea.  But imo, the best MLP cosplays are subtle, and technically not even cosplay at all.  Take this pic for example.  The best ever.

Let me guess, aj , Mac and apple bloom

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Cool hat, bro.  You look like you're staight out of some movie, like maybe, idk, War Horse or something.  Like maybe WWI era.  I think that's the time period I'm thinking of.  Maybe just a tad steampunkish.

 

Anyway, on topic: If I were going to cosplay as an MLP character, I would probably do Big Mac (I'm male as well.)  But if you do RD or AJ and make it kind of gender neutral, I think it would work fine.  Oooh, how about King Sombra?  Now THERE's a cool cosplay idea.  But imo, the best MLP cosplays are subtle, and technically not even cosplay at all.  Take this pic for example.  The best ever.

 

Thanks man! I wear that hat all the time, it is my signiture clothing item.

[The Mane-iac 1,648]

I personally am someone who likes to keep the cosplay as close to canon as possible. If the character is the opposite gender as you are, I think the best way to go about that is to go as far with that characters style as you are comfortable. Ponies are a bit different though since they don't really wear clothes, so I think going with something that would fit the character is a must. Then you go as feminine/masculine as you think is appropriate for that character while still being comfortable.

 

Keeping with Dash as an example; if it was me I would toss on a wig, wings, and either a jumpsuit made up like the Wonderbolts outfit, or some aviation gear (maybe one of the original Wonderbolt uniforms even). I could never bring myself to wearing sport shorts and a sports bra as the whole outfit. Maybe toss a bra on under the jumpsuit or something and pad it if you want.

 

If I ever go to a con I do plan on dressing as Trixie or AJ. AJ is simple since that's basically my everyday style, but for Trixie I figured something more gender neutral/typical magician affair with her hat and cape added of course. Vinyl would be super easy as well; ripped up jeans, white zipped hoodie, wig, large purple glasses, DJ headphones, and of course glow sticks/bracelets/necklaces.

 

Just have fun with it.

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177]

My only cos play is a recreation of DJ Pon-3 equestria girls... The colour scheme is the same, but the pants reach my ankles... I look damn good in it, without looking like a girl.... So I say just keep the colour scheme

[Ziggy + Angel + Rain 11,302]

I've never cosplayed nor have I technically cross-dressed (just contemplated it / worn girls' socks and jewelry lol).  If I were braver (and prettier) and had my heart set on cross-dressing as a pony, though, I'd shoot for the stars.  Doll myself up like Rarity from "Sonic Rainboom."  Perhaps a Gala dress. xD  Haha, wow - you SO shouldn't listen to me.  Just do whatever feels right to you - there, I "fixed" my weirdo post.

[Malinter 3,064]

If all else fails, just cosplay as a male counterpart. As long as you capture the spirit of the character in question its all good.

[Freewave 1,145]

I personally am someone who likes to keep the cosplay as close to canon as possible. If the character is the opposite gender as you are, I think the best way to go about that is to go as far with that characters style as you are comfortable. Ponies are a bit different though since they don't really wear clothes

 

This is an important point, if you come to a convention dressed as a pony PLEASE wear clothes.

 

What works in Ponyville doesn't always work in real life.

 

Personally I'm not a big fan of seeing guys wearing colored wigs or femming it out, it just weirds me out a bit to see a 200 lb guy pretend to be Fluttershy. If you do something much more subtle you can fit the character and not look silly. Remember that its important to be approachable at a con.

 

The op could go as Featherweight, he seems to have a natural look as a young newspaper photographer.  

[Silver Letter 1,832]

I recommend that cosplay is done under the wishes of the costume maker. It may or may not go into "cross-dressing" but it shouldn't matter as long as artistic desire is accomplished.

[Ribbonfree 2,383]

You have a fairly gender neutral face, not pretty pretty but not super manly either, so with some makeup you could pull off a decent crossplay if that's what you wanted. Of course, as the others suggested a genderbent cosplay or one of the girls would work just as well. All down to what you're comfortable with. If you feel you gotta go all out, do it. If you don't, don't.

 

Also I know how to work the makeup side of things, PM me if you're interested.