r/costuming
10k members
r/costuming is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses costume, help, fabric, advice, and cosplay, and they frequently recommend/review glue and gift ideas.
A community for photos and discussion of all things related to costuming.
Popular Themes in r/costuming
#1
Advice Requests
: "How to recreate this bonnet?"
20 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Not for a costume but how do I make this look burnt and bloody?"
4 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Ideas for DIYing this costume"
4 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Rant: these f***ing directors - what's the most ridiculous late request you've gotten?"
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "Custom Commissions Pricing"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/costuming
#1
Costume
: "I'm Gadget! A Costume Rescue Ranger!"
206 posts
#2
Help
: "Help me improve my demon"
119 posts
#3
Fabric
: "Joffrey Baratheon Costume Fabric Opinions"
23 posts
#4
Advice
: "A new leotard I made (drag queen) any Advice/ ideas welcome"
21 posts
#5
Cosplay
: "After a few stressful all-nighters, the Robin Cosplay is done!"
19 posts
#6
Ideas
: "A new leotard I made (drag queen) any advice/ Ideas welcome"
19 posts
#7
Mask
: "Mask Quick Change"
14 posts
#8
Halloween
: "Happy Trek Halloween!"
13 posts
#9
Make
12 posts
#10
Costumes
: "My Cthulhu Cultist costume"
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/costuming
Glue
3 reviews
#1
3M
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
Barge
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Liquid Nails
4.0★ from 1 review
Gift Ideas
3 reviews
#1
Scenery
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Wawak Sewing Supplies
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Wawak
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/costuming
#1
Help
: "What do you do with your costumes?"
66 posts
#2
Made by Me
: "Reverse mermaid!"
38 posts
#3
Worn by Me
: "I'm Gadget! A Costume Rescue Ranger!"
5 posts
#4
Inspiration
: "I want to make PT and other appointments fun for my daughter"
5 posts
#5
Resources
: "What are we costumers/cosplayers to do now that JoAnn's is gone forever"
3 posts
#6
Topic
: "Why gloves?? Why?!?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/costuming
Yearly
+3k members(41.9%)
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Last updated: June 24, 2026