Should I Be Wearing This Now?
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Wearing a cosplay outfit to the mall is perfectly acceptable, but you've got to be prepared to be heckled/questioned over it. You can always wear what you want, but you have to realise that there may be contextual problems; ultimately, wearing clothes which you aren't necessarily happiest in simply avoids trouble. Same sort of thing with rushing to school, although both sides present problems: going in as you are is a trade-off for the flak you'd receive by taking time to get ready. You can do either, but you have to be prepared for a response over personal preference.
Going to a convention as a group is fine, as there's clearly a reason for what you're doing regardless of whether people understand the details, but alone and/or out of that context a costume will invite questions. Similarly you may like wearing an outlandish shirt, but the obvious provocation of forcing something morally abject upon the public is going to invite criticism.
Going to a convention as a group is fine, as there's clearly a reason for what you're doing regardless of whether people understand the details, but alone and/or out of that context a costume will invite questions. Similarly you may like wearing an outlandish shirt, but the obvious provocation of forcing something morally abject upon the public is going to invite criticism.
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I guess the problem with deviant behavior is the fact that it is different from the norm. It's very nature makes it shunned prima fascie. if you're going to behave differently from the crowd, others might dislike you, prosecute you, and even hurt you.
I guess technically every individual has agency enabling them to do what ever they want to. Society might punish you for your actions but there's really nothing stopping you, except for yourself.
The ironic thing is that in deviating groups, those who deviate even further might face the same treatment from their fellow weirdos. Imagine a hells angel suddenly starts wearing pink leather...
My point condensed: You are free to do whatever you wish, but you might face consequences for it.
I guess technically every individual has agency enabling them to do what ever they want to. Society might punish you for your actions but there's really nothing stopping you, except for yourself.
The ironic thing is that in deviating groups, those who deviate even further might face the same treatment from their fellow weirdos. Imagine a hells angel suddenly starts wearing pink leather...
My point condensed: You are free to do whatever you wish, but you might face consequences for it.
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I can't blame people for wearing cosplaying outfits outside of the con itself like a fast food joint. I myself have done that type of thing lots of times. The reason is for me is because it's hard to put the stuff back on. It's not the fact that it's hard to move around in or anything, it's just that once I get it on I want to keep it on.
For example, I have thick medium length hair. When I wear a wig I need to put a cap on then the wig and to me it's easier to just keep the stupid wig on then take it off, plus most of the time the clothes I'm wearing is for the con. It's hard sometimes to get out of outfit just for outside of the con. So walking around in outfit to me is no big deal if a con is in the area.
Now, would I wear it to a job interview or to the local mall? Maybe not a job interview but the mall, yeah maybe. I have a friend who cosplay Lolita at local malls, parks and around the city with her friends. They do that since they want to show off to each other their outfits and hang out (need to ask her more about it) If you are proud to wear a outfit then wear it. Honestly, sometimes I wonder why people care about random people on the street. I saw as long as you aren't being a ass about it and seem normal like the rest then go ahead and do it.
For example, I have thick medium length hair. When I wear a wig I need to put a cap on then the wig and to me it's easier to just keep the stupid wig on then take it off, plus most of the time the clothes I'm wearing is for the con. It's hard sometimes to get out of outfit just for outside of the con. So walking around in outfit to me is no big deal if a con is in the area.
Now, would I wear it to a job interview or to the local mall? Maybe not a job interview but the mall, yeah maybe. I have a friend who cosplay Lolita at local malls, parks and around the city with her friends. They do that since they want to show off to each other their outfits and hang out (need to ask her more about it) If you are proud to wear a outfit then wear it. Honestly, sometimes I wonder why people care about random people on the street. I saw as long as you aren't being a ass about it and seem normal like the rest then go ahead and do it.
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If its not against the law I don't really care. Let people wear what they want to wear. What is socially acceptable and appropriate is in the eye of the beholder.
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Is it okay to wear a shirt that says "I Like Porn" to your friend's birthday party, when his relatives are going to be there? If you accept that you like porn and don't mind telling people that, isn't it okay to wear a shirt that says just that? Or should you only wear that shirt when with friends, or in an environment where the shirt will be appreciated?
In this case, i would say no. If its just you and friends(And all are at least teeenaged), go right ahead, but if the persons relative's are going to be there i don't think its appropriate because you would embarrass the friend.
More related to the anecdote above, if you cosplay for a convention, should you try to remove the outfit before going to a public place, like a restaurant or Wal-Mart?
I don't see a problem with cosplaying in public. There not hurting anyone, so who am i to tell them they can't? And i myself would be willing to cosplay in public if i was proud enough of my cosplay
A student goes to his morning class without bothering to comb/brush his hair or even brush his teeth. He gets out of bed and runs to class, pretty much. He's fine with the way he is, accepts himself completely and likes himself. Is there a problem with his behavior? Is it wrong that he goes to class like that?
If he or she can't find the time to get dressed and stuff in the morning sure, but i think if you have time in the morning you should brush your teeth at the very least
Or, to give another example similar to the ones above, if a person wears their cosplay outfit around the mall, and there isn't a convention or anything going on, is that okay?
Again, the person isn't hurting anyone, so what gives me the right to tell them they can't? Are they any different from a teen who dresses in a hoodie to look "gangsta"?
As for a job interview, i think you should wear whatever is appropriate for that job/workplace. A person working in a surf shop would dress differently than a businessman
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Agreed completely. It all depends on if the person wearing the outfit, not brushing the teeth, or combing their hair cares about other people's opinions or not. If the person who doesn't clean up before going to school wants a girlfriend/boyfriend, or to interact 'normally' with other people, then they should clean up. But if they don't, then whatever. Who are we to tell them what to do.
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I think it depends on who you are.
If you dont care, why should you care that others care?
You are not hurting anyone (only your image xD)
If you dont care, why should you care that others care?
You are not hurting anyone (only your image xD)
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There's definitely a time and place, especially if you want to be accepted by another persons friends or family.
For example, if you went to your girlfriend's house for dinner with mom and dad with a shirt talking about, say, the size of your penis, it would probably not impress them because they would, chances are, get the aura from you that you like to show things like that off.
For example, if you went to your girlfriend's house for dinner with mom and dad with a shirt talking about, say, the size of your penis, it would probably not impress them because they would, chances are, get the aura from you that you like to show things like that off.
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ShaggyJebus wrote...
Good responses so far, but I'm going to try to get to the core of the issue by throwing out another hypothetical situation:A student goes to his morning class without bothering to comb/brush his hair or even brush his teeth. He gets out of bed and runs to class, pretty much. He's fine with the way he is, accepts himself completely and likes himself. Is there a problem with his behavior? Is it wrong that he goes to class like that?
Or, to give another example similar to the ones above, if a person wears their cosplay outfit around the mall, and there isn't a convention or anything going on, is that okay?
So far, that sounds like someone insecure of who he is. First impression is one thing, but as long as it doesn't go too far away from the borderline of "normal" then it's fine. Wearing a hat indoors? Normal. Uncombed hair? Shit happens. Unzipped pants and nerdy looking clothes in a party? Not so fine. Just don't act like a total retard and do what you want among your friends. If it's something different, just don't make yourself look like an alien.
A student goes to his morning class without bothering to comb/brush his hair or even brush his teeth. He gets out of bed and runs to class, pretty much. He's fine with the way he is, accepts himself completely and likes himself. Is there a problem with his behavior? Is it wrong that he goes to class like that?
No one gives a damn, it's something that goes unnoticeable.
if a person wears their cosplay outfit around the mall, and there isn't a convention or anything going on, is that okay?
See those girls laughing at you and security guards giving you weird looks? Something's wrong.
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ShaggyJebus wrote...
I went to an anime convention this past weekend. During one of the slow periods, my friend and I went to get some food at a fast-food place near where the convention was being held. Of course, the place was packed with otaku from the convention. We decided to use the drive-thru, and while waiting, we talked about how ridiculous some of the people cosplaying looked. One person was dressed as Inuyasha, and I swear, he even had the ears still on. I'm talking about people in the restaurant, a public place, not the convention itself. This got me and my friend talking about self-respect and knowing what you should wear at certain times.To get to the point, do you think that there is a time and a place, or is it okay to wear what you want, when you want?
Is it okay to wear a shirt that says "I Like Porn" to your friend's birthday party, when his relatives are going to be there? If you accept that you like porn and don't mind telling people that, isn't it okay to wear a shirt that says just that? Or should you only wear that shirt when with friends, or in an environment where the shirt will be appreciated?
More related to the anecdote above, if you cosplay for a convention, should you try to remove the outfit before going to a public place, like a restaurant or Wal-Mart? What do you think are some reasons for removing an outfit before going into a store, as well as some reasons for not removing an outfit?
Well this is a free country, but it all goes back to being smart. I feel that if the person is clothed and enjoys whatever they are wearing then it shouldn't really matter they aren't making YOU wear it. Free speech and what not. Just exercise DISCRETION. You might not wear something that someone else would but it is their 'right' wither it is at Wal-Mart or a funeral or a con.
The whole 'I Like Porn' is just someone being stupid, unless the friend doesn't really mind. DISCRETION PEOPLE. Use common sense in everything you do.
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As long as the clothes are subtle and somehow fitting, I don't see the point in changing. But an Inuyasha outfit like you said would be weird to wear in a restaurant. Not Mcdonalds maybe, but in a real restaurant I wouldn't wear it.
I'm going to go to a con and head out in a cosplay myself, but by the time I'm done with the con I'll wear something else, really. =P
I'm going to go to a con and head out in a cosplay myself, but by the time I'm done with the con I'll wear something else, really. =P
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If you dont know the people around you and you feel comfortable, then you should wear what you like, if your with friends and possibly their family then an "i love porn" t-shirt is a must have as an icebreaker for conversation between you and their family.
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people should know when and when not to wear something.
Yeah its cool to dress up as naruto and chase after sasuke at a con but in Highschool in the middle of lunch and then threating people who oppose them with a Yaoi/Yuri paddle?
(True story, happened a few years back in grade 10)
Yeah its cool to dress up as naruto and chase after sasuke at a con but in Highschool in the middle of lunch and then threating people who oppose them with a Yaoi/Yuri paddle?
(True story, happened a few years back in grade 10)
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There's a time and place for most things to be worn. But then again, if someone wore a cos-playing outfit to a Wal-mart or something like that, I doubt it'd be as serious as wearing a "I LOVE PORN" shirt to a kids party with adults and relatives walking around. lol That would just cause worser problems then wearing a cos-play suit to some mini mall or restaurant. :P
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As the bible says, there's a time for everything.
I wear a t-shirt with an asian babe almost naked printed on it at home and there's no conservative person around. I'll never dare wear that on our church during sunday worship, but even if my friend's conservative mom reprimands me when she found her son wearing that shirt he borrowed last week, I will still wear that shirt.
People should respect the way you live, but you also have to respect people's circumstances and the consequences of your actions if you're with them.
Still, I fantasize to wear a Monster Hunter armor in full gear from home all the way to the convention. Rathalos S Armor with any Greatsword should both keep onlookers away while inspiring awe inside them.
I wear a t-shirt with an asian babe almost naked printed on it at home and there's no conservative person around. I'll never dare wear that on our church during sunday worship, but even if my friend's conservative mom reprimands me when she found her son wearing that shirt he borrowed last week, I will still wear that shirt.
People should respect the way you live, but you also have to respect people's circumstances and the consequences of your actions if you're with them.
Still, I fantasize to wear a Monster Hunter armor in full gear from home all the way to the convention. Rathalos S Armor with any Greatsword should both keep onlookers away while inspiring awe inside them.
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Add me to the "Time and place for everything" pool.
I honestly don't care what people think about me, but I'm not going to walk around with a shirt saying "(insert anything hateful here)" on it. It might cause me problems in public and sometimes annoy those around me.
A student goes to his morning class without bothering to comb/brush his hair or even brush his teeth. He gets out of bed and runs to class, pretty much. He's fine with the way he is, accepts himself completely and likes himself. Is there a problem with his behavior? Is it wrong that he goes to class like that?
Or, to give another example similar to the ones above, if a person wears their cosplay outfit around the mall, and there isn't a convention or anything going on, is that okay?
Hell no, there's nothing wrong with his behavior. I had to do the same stuff back in high school because my school was an hour away from my home even by driving. I don't find it wrong, just as long as you had the decency to wear normal clothes and not your pajamas or only come in with your boxers on. You need to at least brush your teeth on the way there though or chew some gum for the whole day...
Just as long as he's not trying to stand out and make some scene then it's completely fine. If he's carrying around some fake weapon with him, then he's obviously not thinking things through.
I honestly don't care what people think about me, but I'm not going to walk around with a shirt saying "(insert anything hateful here)" on it. It might cause me problems in public and sometimes annoy those around me.
ShaggyJebus wrote...
Good responses so far, but I'm going to try to get to the core of the issue by throwing out another hypothetical situation:A student goes to his morning class without bothering to comb/brush his hair or even brush his teeth. He gets out of bed and runs to class, pretty much. He's fine with the way he is, accepts himself completely and likes himself. Is there a problem with his behavior? Is it wrong that he goes to class like that?
Or, to give another example similar to the ones above, if a person wears their cosplay outfit around the mall, and there isn't a convention or anything going on, is that okay?
Hell no, there's nothing wrong with his behavior. I had to do the same stuff back in high school because my school was an hour away from my home even by driving. I don't find it wrong, just as long as you had the decency to wear normal clothes and not your pajamas or only come in with your boxers on. You need to at least brush your teeth on the way there though or chew some gum for the whole day...
Just as long as he's not trying to stand out and make some scene then it's completely fine. If he's carrying around some fake weapon with him, then he's obviously not thinking things through.
