Favorite vinyl cosplay outfits

BY admin on July 5, 2015

Level up your next cosplay by using luxe materials like faux leather! Fight for the cause, in style, with a set of embroidered leather armor for your next Elven cosplay. Take a leaf from Tauriel’s book, rock a waist-cinching leather corset, gauntlets and boots, coordinated with golden designs. All you’ll need is a bow and arrow and a fishtail braid à la Katniss-style.

Stay cool in the shadows by cosplaying as a dark, mysterious assassin character. An all black, hooded look is practically a must, and you’ll certainly command attention wearing a buckled leather bustier. Talk about rebel chic, it’s time to tuck away your weapon of choice and start lacing up your leather bracers. With the summer here to stay, sometimes the heat can get the better of us. Try on a leather “Huntress Hooded Jacket” for size. Pair with leggings and a lace bandeau for a fresh take on a wintry trend. The belted straps on the thigh and waist definitely add pique to this rebellious look. Nothing can master an enigmatic femme fatale when she’s donned in leather armor.

The steampunk trend has been taking the world by storm, transporting cosplay lovers back to Edwardian times. We’re seriously in love with one head-to-toe red leather look, complete with a corset bodice, lace-up collar and dazzling handmade embroidery. Add leather gloves and layer up on the belts to complete this sizzling Steampunk cosplay.

Looking for a softer, feminine look? Opt for a white peasant blouse and skirt, all you’ll need to do is add a leather corset and you’re good to go. Accessorize your look with a leather cuff, tiered necklace and a scarf at your hip to accentuate your waistline. Or, get wild and experiment with a leather crop top and forgo the peasant blouse altogether. Perfect for any Renaissance Faire, a cut-out leather halter is a sultry way to stand out from the crowd. Wrap around a layered leather skirt, beer horn holder and fanny pack for your next trip to the tavern.

While some of us are still in mourning from the heart-stopping, action-packed Game of Thrones finale, we can console ourselves by whipping up a drool-worthy cosplay. Get inspired from the serpentine looks from the “Sons of the Harpy” episode, featuring a gold halter dress intertwined with braided leather straps. The tribal patterning and serpent belt buckle additions seal the deal on this outfit worthy of any demagogue. If the lace-up style isn’t your thing, choose fingerless gloves with studded detailing. You won’t have any of the fussy lace-up straps to worry about, and your cosplay will still look as elegant as ever. Whether you love to cosplay as characters from the Renaissance era or an apocalyptic anime series, get creative by using leather materials to elevate your next costume.

Written by Jade Nicolette


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