Cosplayers around the world reveal inspiring cosplay evolutions online 【Photos】

A few years can make all the difference between ordinary and spectacular cosplay.

Like any artistic pursuit, the art of cosplay takes time and practice to perfect. Not only do you have to learn how to sew costumes and become familiar with the way that different materials move on the body, you also have to be aware of various effects that can be achieved through certain poses and lighting setups.

Nobody starts out with a perfect look the first time, and to prove that point, cosplayers around the world are currently sharing photos of their own personal improvements over the years, with the trending hashtag #cosplayevolution.

The growing collection of photos online show that some cosplayers prefer to try their hand at different characters…

While others attempt to improve the look of one particular character close to their heart.

Some people’s images show their love for cosplay has been going strong for decades.

For this Game of Thrones fan, just two years made all the difference to her Daenerys Targaryen cosplay. In her first photo, she bears a vague resemblance to the character, while in the second shot, it’s clear that she’s perfected not only the costume but the hairstyle, pose and props as well.

A lot of cosplayers have shown a huge improvement in their costumes, creating a newfound confidence that shines through in the photos.

Here, the Joker inspires everyone to reach for their goals with his before-and-after transformation!

The hashtag is actually prompting a lot of cosplayers to reflect on their evolution on a deeper level, taking stock of the progress they’ve made not only looks-wise, but personally and mentally too.

Not only is the growing collection a beautiful example of various characters and styles that can be achieved through cosplay, it’s also an inspiring lesson that if at first you don’t succeed, you should try again and again. Even if you’re relegated to nothing but low-cost budget cosplay!

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