How to Cosplay as Rose Quartz from Steven Universe

Get a large, pink wig., Get the dress., Consider a t-shirt., Add the gem., Go barefoot., Get a shield.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Get a large

    Rose Quartz has luminous ringlets nearly half the size of her entire body.

    A pink wavy or curly wig with a significant amount of volume can replicate this pretty well.
  2. Step 2: pink wig.

    Rose Quartz is portrayed in a white, layered dress with a slight train.

    If you can't find a cosplay outfit, a sleeveless gown would be best.

    Many stores have greatly discounted formal dresses after Homecoming (September) and Prom season (June) are over.

    You could also check second-hand or consignment stores or search the Internet. , Rose appears wearing one of Greg's promotional t-shirts at one point.

    It covers her gem, which could spare you the following step.

    The shirt itself is available online.

    It can also be easily replicated with a plain black crewneck t-shirt and fabric paint.

    Look it up online for reference. , Rose's gem is located where a human's belly-button would be.

    The gem is bright pink, round, and fairly large
    - roughly two inches across.

    Luckily, you can find replicas of the Crystal Gems' gems online fairly easily.

    If that fails, a large rhinestone might work.

    Her dress has a star-shaped cutout centered on her gem, so you'll have to make some alterations if you got a gown.

    Basically, you will have to locate your belly-button while wearing the dress and mark it, then trace around it with a star stencil, then cut out the star shape. , Rose Quartz's feet are normally covered by her dress, but they're shown for a second in "Story for Steven," and she does not wear shoes.

    Transparent or "invisible" shoes for cosplay are available online.

    Alternatively, you could wear a pair of shoes that you feel would suit Rose. (For instance, a pair of sandals or white flats.) Your feet will probably be hidden by your dress, so you may be able to get away with a pair of athletic shoes
    - one of the more comfortable options when spending the day walking around a convention hall. , Rose herself is rarely depicted with her shield, but it might be a nice touch to your cosplay, if you're willing to buy or create a replica.

    She also uses a sword, so you could replicate that as well, but she is most closely associated with her shield.
  3. Step 3: Get the dress.

  4. Step 4: Consider a t-shirt.

  5. Step 5: Add the gem.

  6. Step 6: Go barefoot.

  7. Step 7: Get a shield.

Detailed Guide

Rose Quartz has luminous ringlets nearly half the size of her entire body.

A pink wavy or curly wig with a significant amount of volume can replicate this pretty well.

Rose Quartz is portrayed in a white, layered dress with a slight train.

If you can't find a cosplay outfit, a sleeveless gown would be best.

Many stores have greatly discounted formal dresses after Homecoming (September) and Prom season (June) are over.

You could also check second-hand or consignment stores or search the Internet. , Rose appears wearing one of Greg's promotional t-shirts at one point.

It covers her gem, which could spare you the following step.

The shirt itself is available online.

It can also be easily replicated with a plain black crewneck t-shirt and fabric paint.

Look it up online for reference. , Rose's gem is located where a human's belly-button would be.

The gem is bright pink, round, and fairly large
- roughly two inches across.

Luckily, you can find replicas of the Crystal Gems' gems online fairly easily.

If that fails, a large rhinestone might work.

Her dress has a star-shaped cutout centered on her gem, so you'll have to make some alterations if you got a gown.

Basically, you will have to locate your belly-button while wearing the dress and mark it, then trace around it with a star stencil, then cut out the star shape. , Rose Quartz's feet are normally covered by her dress, but they're shown for a second in "Story for Steven," and she does not wear shoes.

Transparent or "invisible" shoes for cosplay are available online.

Alternatively, you could wear a pair of shoes that you feel would suit Rose. (For instance, a pair of sandals or white flats.) Your feet will probably be hidden by your dress, so you may be able to get away with a pair of athletic shoes
- one of the more comfortable options when spending the day walking around a convention hall. , Rose herself is rarely depicted with her shield, but it might be a nice touch to your cosplay, if you're willing to buy or create a replica.

She also uses a sword, so you could replicate that as well, but she is most closely associated with her shield.

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