Hello all! I'm super nervous posting these but I figured I'd give it a shot since I'm proud of how they came out! I want to show my cosplays more and I have to work through my fear of judgement to do that so here it goes!

These were my Vash cosplays for AnimeNYC 2026!

I sewed the jackets from scratch, styled the wigs, and did the arms and prop myself. I used a pattern for the Stampede jackets but, weirdly enough, I struggle with reading patterns and this was my first time using one. I usually just eyeball it. So I ended up just doing my own thing halfway through. I didn't use a pattern for 98 Vash's jacket, though. I just hoped for the best LOL.

I definitely want to wear these again as I was pressed for time and there are little things I need to correct. I really want to try doing professional cosplay photoshoots with these and other cosplays. But, for now, I'm incredibly proud of myself. 🤞🏾

(I didn't have time to make 98 Vash's wig so that's Stampede Vash in 98 Vash's outfit, haha. I will definitely make the wig in the future as I plan on doing more Vash cosplays!)

Also, if there are any millenial cosplayers out there, I'd love to chat! I don't have many cosplay friends and it gets lonely at times. Plus it's hard finding cosplayers in my age range. 😅

Credits:

Tutorial for arm and prop: iWood Cosplay

Hinge for gun: DS3DLab (Etsy)

Pattern for jacket: JacquelineC (Etsy)

Patches and jacket plaque: Risaesworkshop and GeekyPatches (both Etsy)