How to Dress Up As Link from Legend of Zelda

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide which Link you want to be.

   There are over 10 different Links in the series, so this may be a tough choice.
   
   The most recognizable Link is the one from Ocarina of Time.
   
   Check the Tips section for ideas on how to cosplay as Link from a different game.
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   Step 2: Get a green nightcap.

   If you cannot find one, a green wizard hat may work too.
   
   If you have any spare fabric, measure your head and cut 2 long triangles.
   
   Then sew the fabrics to make a hat.
   
   If you're wearing a wig, measure them too. , If you don't have one, you can use a non-collared shirt and sew a collar on. , You can get a tunic pattern from a fabric store and modify it or use an over sized t-shirt as a pattern.
   
   If you're going as the Twilight Princess Link, make a bigger tunic from fabric that looks like chainmail. ,,, You can also sew gloves from leather too. , Tight spandex pants work best. , Also remember that Link has long hair (for a guy anyway).
   
   The Twilight Princess and the Skyward Sword Link has short blond hair. , Elf ears can be bought from a costume store too. , You may have to modify it, if it doesn't look like the boots that Link wears. , The shield can be made with wood, and the sword with wood and duct tape.
   
   You can also use Fun Foam to make the Master Sword and shield. , And you're Link! Protect Zelda from Ganondorf! ,
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   Step 3: Wear a collared

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   Step 4: long-sleeve white shirt.

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   Step 5: Put a green tunic over the white shirt

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   Step 6: and must be longer than white shirt.

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   Step 7: Put on a reddish-brown belt.

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   Step 8: Wear brown wraps around your wrists.

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   Step 9: Put on a pair of brown gloves.

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    Step 10: Put on white leggings.

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    Step 11: If you don't have blonde hair

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    Step 12: try wearing a wig!

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    Step 13: Put on fake elf ears (If you don't have elf ears

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    Step 14: try using papier-mâché).

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    Step 15: Put on brown boots.

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    Step 16: Get the sword and shield (and other weapons if necessary).

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    Step 17: Use the sword in the left hand (right hand in Skyward Sword or the Wii version of Twilight Princess)

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    Step 18: and the shield in the right hand (left hand in Skyward Sword or the Wii version of Twilight Princess).

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    Step 19: Enjoy!

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