Cybershop Australia welcomes you to the world of Cosplay, where fandom meets creativity and you show your style.
Short for ‘Costume Play’, cosplay is a trendy role-play art form where people dress up as their favourite character from movies, TV shows, comics, video games, anime, and manga. And, cosplay fans take this to the next level, becoming totally immersed in the character, talking and walking as they do, and perfecting all their unique mannerisms.
Whether you are a cosplay pro or just starting out, take a look at our awesome selection of accessories that will take your costume to the next level. We have headbands, masks, gloves, garters, chokers, hair clips, bags, goggles, and more.
What are cosplay accessories and why are they important?
Like any outfit of the day, accessories add the finishing touch. Cosplay accessories elevate your outfit to the next level, bringing the character to life, and ensuring that everyone knows exactly who you are. These are not everyday accessories. They are created with passion and attention to detail to perfectly match the style and emotion of the character in size, shape, design, textures, and colours.
From fun cat earmuffs to spooky plague doctor masks, you need to choose your accessories with care. Cosplay works best when fanatical attention to detail is observed. A unicorn is not a unicorn unless it has a horn, and Storm from X-Men is not Storm without long white hair and a large gold X on her chest.
Cosplay accessories are important as they make your cosplay clothing more engaging and impressive for your audience. They also showcase your skill and help you fully embody the character and live the dream you envisaged.
Check out our different Cosplay accessories
Masks
Masks define many iconic cosplay characters. They can cover the entire head or just the face. Batman is known for his cowl and mask. Iron Man wears a mask made of metal that covers his entire head, except for his eyes. Deadpool wears a red and black mask with cut-out eyes, inspired by the comic series. Bane is known for his menacing look created by an industrial-style mask made up of tubes. If you prefer elegance, mystique, and intrigue, choose a beautiful Masquerade Lace mask to complete your Venetian outfit.
Chokers
Chokers are easy to wear, clipped around the neck. They were popular accessories during the hippie movement, often made of leather or suede, and adorned with beads, shells, feathers, and Peace symbols. Cosplay chokers made of black leather, featuring rings, spikes, and chains are perfect for Goth and Dark Culture costumes. They also enhance Dracula, Black Cat, and Batman themes. If you want to dress up as Sailor Moon, Harley Quinn, or the Black Widow, you need a definitive choker.
Garters
Garters come in a stunning choice of styles and designs. From simple bands that wrap around the leg, to ornate pieces that cover the entire thigh, garters are a vital part of cosplay costumes. They can be worn in combination with stockings, thigh-high socks, boots, or sexy mini skirts. Cat Woman is never without a seductive black garter. Poison Ivy, Lara Croft, and Tifa Lockhart all wear garters as part of their character. For burlesque-style costumes, choose a Pink Leg Garter with a cute bow, or a Purple Leg Garter with a Buckle.
Gloves
Gloves turn hands into lethal weapons or enhance a sense of elegance and refinement. Cosplay gloves come in all lengths from wrist-length, to elbow-length, and full-arm length. For Halloween, we have spooky Skeleton Gloves that glow in the dark. If you aspire to be a pampered pet, we have Fingerless Paw Gloves. Wear over-the-elbow Black Velvet Gloves if you are playing Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, or posing as a Gothic Lolita character.
Headbands
Headbands are designed to create special effects from beautiful tiaras for princess and Cinderella-themed costumes, to cute bunny ears, or iconic Ninja characters. Be a fox, a rabbit, a teddy bear, or a white cat with pink ears. The bands slip easily onto the head and stay in place, making you feel and look the part. For eerie, dark events, wear a Black Rose and Skull headband, or a Bat Wings headband that will make people shiver with fright. Naruto Uzumaki, from the Naruto anime and manga series, Sailor Moon, and Inuyasha all wear iconic headbands.
Bags, hair clips, and ears
Add more character to your outfit with unique bags, hair clips, and even ears. Be a mischievous elf or a mystical wizard. Carry a Bunny Bag for cuteness, or give your outfit an edge with a Coffin bag when you dress up as a Dia de los Muertos character. We have accessories that enhance all themes of cosplay. You imagine it and we make it happen.
Tips for selecting accessories
Here are some tips to make your outfit stand out from the crowd.
Consider the character’s personality – One of the most important aspects of cosplay is to accurately portray a character’s personality through your costume and accessories. This will help you create an authentic and believable look. Bold characters will wear bold colours and accessories, intellectual characters might choose to accessorise with glasses or a book. Gothic themes call for black, while punk will be enhanced by chains, spikes, and leather. Always keep the style of your character in mind.
Match the accessories with the costume – Always match your accessories in terms of style, fabric, colour, and size. If you can’t find the correct accessory, don’t settle for the wrong piece. Thor doesn’t carry a teeny Mjolnir, it wouldn’t look right. By paying attention, you can create a cohesive and polished look that accurately reflects the character you’re portraying.
Balance the costume and the accessories – Pay attention to the details of your costume. If it is very intricate, don’t overwhelm the look with too many accessories. Make sure that the costume is comfortable to wear as you may be in it for hours. Don’t plan on wearing a mask that makes it hard to breathe, or carrying a shield that weighs a ton. Striking the correct balance will ensure that you can feel and look your best and be the perfect replica of your chosen character.
The wrap
At Cybershop Australia, we have a sensational range of cosplay accessories for any theme you can imagine. Whether you are portraying Spider-Man, Batman, Wednesday, Pikachu, Darth Vader, or a cute pet rabbit, we will enhance your outfit and add the defining finishing touch.
Browse our website to find the perfect cosplay accessory for your next event.