Too old for cosplay?

I guess that's one of the perks of cosplaying. I too, understand that it's quite fun and admirable of people to cosplay characters that are opposite of their genders, especially when they're straight but doesn't mind switching to the opposite gender when dressing up as their favorite characters. I've never been to any conventions, but I've been meaning to attend one for a long time now, especially since my online friends keeps on encouraging me to attend a convention with them, so we could finally meet in person as well. No problem, this post is interesting anyway.

Well, I can understand your concerns of people dressing up as a characters, which fit their general age group. But there's a lot of weird cosplay outfits that are very different from the norm, which sometimes makes them more interesting. For example, there's even some people dressing up as characters opposite of their gender. However, I am referring to cross-dressing not just from older otakus but also from young ones too. Actually, for me, a person's cosplay outfit is more memorable when it is stranger than the norm. But I still also appreciate people who do show up at conventions as a character within their age group. Thanks for your comment, jhustinian.

Yes, going to the convention and having fun should be the highest priority. If older anime fanatics choose to dress up, they should not worry about how others react to their cosplay outfits. Thanks for your comment, skyandgrassplot.

I am glad to hear your positive outlook on cosplaying. Yes, I like going to anime conventions because I feel very comfortable being around people who also enjoy anime. For other people, I think conventions are places where people can unwind and act more like themselves without feeling embarrassed. Unfortunately, we live in a world where other people judge you when you engage in some activity different from the social norm. So a person who cosplays in a convention might not cosplay in public as a daily routine. When it's the day of an anime convention, I enjoy seeing people around me walking towards the convention already wearing their cosplay outfits. Just for a few days within the year, it's a great feeling to see them walking with their heads held high without feeling embarrassed. Thanks for your comment, jazzsue58.

Yes, that is definitely true. Older people usually have a higher disposable income than the younger ones. It's good to hear that kind of thinking. Age is truly just a number. I also believe people should not limit themselves from participating in activities because of their age. Thanks for your comment, gloryacam.

Yeah, making your own cosplay outfit does take a lot of time and money. And it does not mean someone is less of an otaku because they don't cosplay. For me, I don't really cosplay either, but I still enjoy seeing others who still cosplay. And yes, there are times when the older crowd of otakus do have weird cosplay outfits. However, I think seeing weird cosplay outfits is part of the fun in conventions. Thanks for your comment, miyazaki12.

Ok, I can understand that cosplaying is not for every otaku. But I appreciate your support for the trend of older people cosplaying. Thanks for your comment, Shavkat.

That is a good answer. There should not be an age limit for people who want to cosplay. Yay for pure Otakus!! Thanks for your comment, jenjen28.