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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 to liven up cultural and school festivals (41–50)

MAN WITH A MISSION

[For One Coin] MAN WITH A MISSION [How to Make a Wolf Mask]

MAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION is a band with wolf heads that’s popular not only in Japan but around the world.

Their one-of-a-kind style really catches people’s eyes! If you walked through school with that head on, you’d definitely be the center of attention.

You can buy masks similar to theirs, but making your own with materials like thick paper or paper clay will make it even more memorable.

And if you’re going to wear it, why not take the stage with a band? You’ll be the talk of the school festival for sure!

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Costume and cosplay ideas to liven up cultural and school festivals (51–60)

SWAT

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SWAT

We also recommend trying out a SWAT look, which often stands out as especially cool in overseas dramas and movies.

The outfit suits both women and men, and coordinating it with a group makes it even more authentic.

It’s also great for photos—almost any pose works—so it’s sure to be a highly versatile choice.

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connector

[Mahjong] Made to wear a pink jumpsuit [Hinatan]

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Even after you become an adult, you might not wear coveralls very often unless you have the chance.

But coveralls are perfect for work—they’re easy to move in.

Plus, they’re kind of stylish and cute! Depending on how you coordinate them, you can enjoy all kinds of looks, and best of all, on the day of the school festival you can move around energetically without worrying about getting dirty.

There are lots of colorful options too, so try exploring stylish outfits with your friends and have a great time at the festival!

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Aladdin-style

Disney Jasmine Makeup Live-Action Aladdin | ALADDIN (2019) | Naomi Scott

Aladdin-style

An adorable Arabian-style cosplay makes it easy for anyone to exude the aura of a princess from the movies.

The costume itself is dazzling, instantly giving you an exotic look.

What’s great about this outfit is that the pants are loose and comfortable, making it very easy to move around in! Since cultural festivals and school festivals can be pretty hectic, it’s nice to prioritize mobility to some extent.

If you buy ready-made items and customize them yourselves, you might even be able to wear them casually afterward.

At the venue, your graceful, lady-like demeanor might draw everyone’s attention.

It’s a cosplay that’s easy for girls to try and truly delightful.

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Alice

For Girls: Alice Cosplay Image Collection [Disney]

Alice

Alice in Wonderland is just so cute, isn’t it? That fluffy, adorable style is something many women may have dreamed of at least once.

Since it’s a special festival, why not boldly try an Alice-inspired outfit? Just wearing it might make you feel like the heroine of a story, with a touch of the unreal.

Above all, Alice styling really stands out with its refreshing blue.

Make the most of wigs and pay special attention to your hair and makeup, too!

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Wally

Halloween Wally cosplay 2019

Wally

Wally is hugely popular for Halloween costumes, and of course he’s sure to steal the spotlight at school and cultural festivals too! Above all, Wally is super stylish.

It’s also a fun coordinated look that anyone can match, regardless of gender.

Each individual item might even work for everyday wear as is.

It’s subtle, but perfect if you want to feel the festive mood—simple and easy to try.

And seeing lots of Wallys together lifts the spirits of onlookers as well.

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jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)

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jiangshi (Chinese hopping vampire)

School festivals are a great chance to wear outfits you don’t normally get to wear.

How about a jiangshi costume, which has been getting more popular for Halloween too? Jiangshi is a Chinese monster costume.

It looks like you can find cute skirt versions for women on online shopping sites.

It could be fun to customize the talisman on the hat by writing your class name and your own name on it.

If you use white face paint, you can create a spooky vibe, while women can also go with natural makeup for a cute look.

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