Hey everyone! I'm one of the many Law cosplayers out there! I just wanted to have an exchange to point out some pointers/advice to people looking into cosplaying him. There are so many little details that so many people who cosplay him are leaving out. Things that are easy, inexpensive, and really do make the costume! :) The mods said to vote in the tournament I had to post on the forums. The only things I can think of that I can contribute happens to be cosplay oriented.
First: It takes 2 seconds to throw on some messy black eye liner on the lower lid. And Most eye liner pens won't run you more than 2bucks. If you're a female cross player, you probably already have this.
Second: Law's goatee and out of control side burns. Not suggesting all of us go out and grow us some sick mutton chops but again, eye liner, if done right can have the right look.
Third: his ears are pierced twice on both sides. Get some fake clip on hoops and spray them gold. It doesn't take long and gives a good look :)
Fourth: Guys… I love all anyone who loves Law enough to cosplay him. But he does not wear sneakers or chucks. Go out to savers/ good will or any other store and pick up a pair of heeled black boots. Shoes are important in every costume.
Fifth: Those jeans should be skinny jeans ;) Unless you are dressing to your body type (which is fine) you should try to make sure they are tight because they are tight on him. The spots on the pants will stay through a washing machine if you use acrylic paints mixed with a textile medium. You can pick up these paints at any art supply store.
Sixth: For those who aren't sewing inclined they actually sell an exact replica of his hoodie ^^; I don't know which sites have it up for sale right now but I have seen it in person and it looks decent enough. Its a lighter weight cotton fabric though and not a fabric you would see a hooded sweat shirt made out of.
Seventh: He has shorter black hair, if you have longer hair just tuck it up into the hat if you don't plan on wearing a wig. Again unless you are doing Fem!Law you shouldn't have long hair visible.
Eighth: If you are making his sword make sure it is taller than you. The sword he wields in the manga and anime is at least 3-4 inches longer than he is tall.
If any one else happens to think of anything else feel free to add it. :) My goal is for this to be a friendly exchange because Law has become such a common sight at cons, it would be nice for all of the basic aspects of such a simple costume to be present. Its not difficult to cosplay something considered "simplistic" the right way. But when its the wrong way... well.. simple costumes are just bad if they lack the right stuff.