From Budget to Luxury: The Top Places To Buy Cosplays

There is nothing like the feeling of stepping into your cosplay for the first time. Whether you make your cosplays from scratch or purchase a pre-made cosplay, that feeling will never change. However, finding a pre-made cosplay can be a daunting task. Between poor quality materials and possible scam websites, it is hard to know who to trust. But worry not! We at The Cosplay Herald have compiled a list of place and sites where you can purchase cosplays in every price point from vendors you can trust.

While this may not be the most complete list of online storefronts, these are websites that we have personally used and trust!

Miccostumes

Known for their wide variety of mid-tier cosplays, Miccostumes is a staple in the cosplay community. They stock characters from popular video games, anime, and comics. Miccostumes carries cosplays at an affordable price point and a handful of premium cosplays as well. A large amount of their stock is carried in their US warehouse, so shipping is typically fast and reliable, but be sure to check the description for shipping origin location.

EZCosplay

EZCosplay is one of the largest online retailers of anime, video, game, and movie cosplays. What is unique about EZCospay is that they offer custom tailoring for a large amount of their cosplay stock for an extra charge. They are one of the only retailers to do custom sizes which makes them a good choice for hard to find sizes and shapes. While most of EZCosplay store is mid-range in price and quality, they do offer a few high quality replica costumes.

DokiDoki Cosplay

DokiDoki uses high quality fabrics and accessories. Because of their commitment to quality, they have become widely known as the premium shop for pre-made cosplays. They have a higher price point than some of the other online retailers, but DokiDoki has some more economical option as well. They differentiate their quality tiers using a graded system (N, R, SR, SSR). "N" is the most economical tier and "SSR" cosplays are their most premium options. As with other online cosplay resources, sizing is based on standard sizing in Asian countries, so be sure to check the size chart of each cosplay before purchasing. These cosplays usually take longer to arrive to the United States and are subject to tariff charges upon import before delivery.

Uwowo Cosplay

Uwowo has established strong reputation in the high-quality pre-made cosplays. They balance luxurious fabrics and accurate details with a fair price point. Uwowo typically only carries cosplay for women and female-presenting people, so finding masculine cosplays on Uwowo can be difficult. As with other online cosplay resources, sizing is based on standard sizing in Asian countries, so be sure to check the size chart of each cosplay before purchasing. These cosplays usually take longer to arrive to the United States and are subject to tariff charges upon import before delivery.

Amazon

Amazon is a great resource for finding affordable cosplay that will be delivered quickly. Some other retailers, like Miccostumes, stock a portion of their cosplays on Amazon as well. Reading reviews on the Amazon listings is especially important because there are many low-quality cosplays that may use cheap materials or issues with poor fitting.

Etsy

Etsy is a fantastic place for custom made cosplay commissions and accessories. Etsy is a huge marketplace for crafters and cosplayers to take on commissions and also provide pre-made accessories and props. If you order from a seller on Etsy, you should expect high-quality garments and a high price point. Cosplay commissions are the most premium way to get cosplay to made especially for you and your size.

Reseller Groups & Yard Sales

There are many groups on Facebook and other online forums where cosplayers are buying and selling pre-loved and used cosplays. Cosplay Yard Sales are also common for in person gatherings to buy, sell, and trade cosplays and cosplay materials. You can find local in-person gatherings usually sponsored by local conventions or geek-centered establishments. This is the best way to get new cosplays sustainably and to help other cosplayers like yourself.