So, we have about two months right now to prepare our cosplay options. I thought it might be useful to have a thread where we discuss our ideas and perhaps seek suggestions.
Myself, I'm basically at the ground state on my costume. I have some accessories I can put to the purpose, but no overall idea, except for the Con's Western theme.
Assets:
Broad-brimmed black leather hat, somewhat cowboyish.
Black safari vest, replete with pockets for storing assorted items.
Two TA-57 Soviet Field Telephones.
Assorted souvinirs from Afghanistan
Hats in various styles
Khaffiyeh and Aqal, here modeled by a tonberry, and various knives
Two feline assistants
The obvious costume would be something Lawrence-of-Arabia-like, maybe buying a dishdasha. However, that doesn't fit in with the convention's western theme. I do have some westernish hats, but I don't have much to make a western costume stand out. I could perhaps try to convert the field telephones into something more steampunkish, and go from there.
Any thoughts?