We’re officially less than a month to the release of origin-story-concluding Shadow of the Tomb Raider on 14 September. In South Africa, that date happens to coincide with the first day of Comic-Con Africa. If the buzz on the local cosplay social channels is anything to go by, loads of people – especially first-timers – will be dressing up. So, regardless of your gender, here’s how you can inject a little Lara Croft into your Comic-Con (or everyday) wardrobe, with no sewing or crafting skills necessary.
For the record, casual cosplay is when you introduce a few elements of a character’s look into your normal fashion ensemble. It could be as subtle as wearing the same colour scheme associated with the character, or a single, signature accessory. Using Tomb Raider as an example, that means you could simply combine a tank top, cargo pants and boots (with bonus grubby bandages), which is Reboot Lara Croft’s signature look thanks to the 2013 game and 2018 Alicia Vikander movie adaptation.
Replicating a Shadow of the Tomb Raider look is a little more complicated. However, if you know what basic elements you need and where to find them, it becomes a lot easier to get it right. Minus any outfit accessories, weapons and modifications required, here’s what you’ll need:
- Combat or security boots
- Joggers or cargo/utility trousers
- Sporting vest and/or sleeveless light blue shirt
- Nylon webbing belt
- Black exercise gloves
Now watch the video for more useful tips, including the budget required for this particular ensemble.
Last Updated: August 20, 2018
Original Heretic
August 20, 2018 at 12:56
So if do this “casual” cosplay, you should also get a bit dirtied up, to get that “I just crawled through a jungle” look.
That’d make you a filthy casual.
Admiral Chief
August 20, 2018 at 13:34
Filthy casual, lolz, good one OH
RinceThis
August 20, 2018 at 13:42
Hajaja
Raptor Rants
August 20, 2018 at 13:38
What a cool idea to get people in to the cosplay thing. What about one for Nathan Drake?
Ideas for everyone to start working off. Will this be a more regular type of posting?
Admiral Chief
August 20, 2018 at 15:41
Geoff should “model” since he is the handsomemest
Geoffrey Tim
August 20, 2018 at 16:16
Voetsek, veerraier
Admiral Chief
August 20, 2018 at 19:17
Never, I’ve always been loyal to you
Raptor Rants
August 20, 2018 at 18:43
I approve of this idea. Geoff for cosplay model
Raptor Rants
August 20, 2018 at 18:54
Unless it’s Batman. In which case Darryn only.
HvR
August 20, 2018 at 19:01
Well if it is West’s Batman; then Geoff as Batman and Darryn as Robin
Raptor Rants
August 20, 2018 at 19:06
YES!
Admiral Chief
August 20, 2018 at 19:15
Make it so
HvR
August 20, 2018 at 14:41
Interesting.
You can quite easily add a cheap nylon/canvas drop leg holster for R250 or less from airosoft players on sites like gumtree or buy/sell sections on airsoft forums.
You can also buy single carabiners in all colours for cheap cheap at Cape Union Mart
For more authentic look and dropping a few thousand.
Mechanix M-pact fingerless gloves (~R500)
VEGA canvas belt (~R800)
VEGA system kydex drop leg thigh holster (~R1700)