/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

So a guy invited me go with his group to a con in Germany. Obviously it has been canceled because of Corona but it still piqued my interest and I hope it'll still be held in September. Not gonna lie my main motivation is to go to meet some girls and party hard with people who actually share my interests instead of randoms in techno clubs. The people I go with will go for a cosplay and I'm thinking about also doing so. But I've never dressed up like that and I'm a bit insecure.

What do you recommend for a first timer? Do I try to make a costume myself or I should I go for a premade one? What are some things I should be aware of concerning picking a cosplay and cons in general.

I'd be really glad if you could point me in some direction since I'm really looking forward to this.