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Costume and cosplay ideas to heat up your school cultural festival

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At school cultural festivals, there are all kinds of events—exhibitions, food stalls, and even stage performances! Among them, many students probably want to stand out and have fun in free-style outfits, such as stage performances or costume contests.

Since it’s a once-a-year event, you want to make it a memorable day by dressing differently from usual, right? In this article, we’ll introduce recommended ideas for those looking for costumes and outfits for cultural and school festivals.

We’ve picked a wide range, from classic outfits to slightly more elaborate cosplay, so please use it as a reference.

Costume and cosplay ideas that excite cultural and school festivals (61–70)

uniform

I tried on the Japan national soccer team’s 2020 new uniform

uniform

These days, it seems people are making class T-shirts in all sorts of designs, and the ones that mimic sports team uniforms are especially popular! You even see that uniform-style design on T-shirts sold at music festivals and as artist merch.

Wearing a uniform-inspired T-shirt when performing on stage could help create a sense of unity, don’t you think? Also, for students in sports clubs, wearing the practice gear they usually train in, or even the uniforms used in official school matches, would make for great memories!

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prisoner

[Experiment] Living in prison!? We tried a 24-hour prisoner life with men and women! [Showdown]

prisoner

Prisoner outfits are popular too.

You sometimes see people wearing prisoner costumes on the streets for Halloween.

Lately, “prison cafes” seem to be trending, and it looks like there are cute prisoner outfits for women as well.

Having props like handcuffs or chains can enhance the prisoner vibe even more.

Holding a sign with a number on it or attaching a numbered patch on the chest will also help set the mood.

You might even have a chance to wear a prisoner costume for a play at a school festival.

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kindergartener

Tried Being a Kindergartener ♥ Part 1: Hide-and-Seek Edition

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School culture festivals are a special kind of celebration, different from the everyday.

Precisely because it’s that kind of day, you want to fulfill your earnest wishes, don’t you? Even if your kindergarten days are long behind you, take this chance to cosplay as a little kid and enjoy yourself with a full-on childlike spirit! Even the usually responsible you can return to being an innocent child.

Cute name badges and the like will lift your spirits without you even noticing.

If a big group matches outfits, you might create a heartwarming scene as if you were all heading out on a field trip.

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Tokyo Revengers

[Tokyo Revengers] Sixth Sense – I Tried Dancing [Cosplay]

Tokyo Revengers

Tokyo Revengers has been a massive hit—not just the original manga, but the anime and live-action films as well.

The yankee-style way they wear their school uniforms is something both men and women can’t help but admire! Each character is hugely popular, and plenty of fans want to become their oshi.

Since the lines became a hot topic too, once you put on the costume, make sure your way of speaking matches the character! Try using wigs to recreate Draken’s distinctive hairstyle or to imitate other characters’ colorful hair as well.

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yukata

Yukata dressing you can do even if you're lazy

yukata

When it comes to classic cultural festival outfits, yukata are definitely at the top of the list.

Since most festivals are held between August and October, it’s the perfect chance to wear a yukata you don’t often get to wear and style it cutely.

If you put effort into your hairstyle, makeup, and hair accessories, you can show a side of yourself that people don’t usually see.

Cultural festivals often feature band performances, too.

Wearing yukata in a girls’ band is adorable and highly recommended.

If your class runs a food stall, wearing yukata will make your shop look extra festive and eye-catching! Be sure to wear your favorite yukata at the cultural festival and make some great memories.

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