San Diego Comic-Con 2018 (SDCC2018) is merely weeks away, and there is no better time to celebrate the new Star Wars movies than by cosplaying as your favorite new Star Wars character. So we decided to round up all the BEST DIY Star Wars Costume ideas inspired by the new movies.

We picked these DIY Star Wars costumes based on:

• Their ease to pull off:
  -We did all the hard work for you by making sure you don’t look like you made you cosplay overnight.

• Comfortability:
  -Since you want to be prepared for waiting in long lines!
  -You don’t want to sweat like a Hutt in Mos Eisley wearing your cosplay do you? Wait, do Hutt’s sweat?

• Bonus Style Points:
  -For looking exactly like the character
  -By the way, personality counts! So be sure to get your best character impressions ready in time for the judges.

With TWO WHOLE NEW STAR WARS MOVIES that came out since SDCC 2017, there is plenty of fresh, juicy cosplay material out there! Thanks, Disney for over saturation! Lets get started!

“The Last Jedi” Inspired Cosplay Ideas

1. Rose Tico from “The Last Jedi”

Notice: You can also do generic “Escape Pod Guard” (for a gender neutral version)

Cosplay Essentials

• A brown, long turtleneck shirt

• A greenish-yellow military jacket(think WWII style), preferably with places to hold gun bullets on the sides

• A pair of greenish-yellow military pants(think WWII style)

• A brown, gun bullet belt

• A pair of brown or black colored socks(as long as it fits with the character)

• A pair of brown boots, either hiking or military boots.

DIY Hacks:

For the most part, you can find most of the following pieces above at either your local thrift store(Goodwill, Salvation Army, Bargain Hunt, etc.) and/or Army Ranger Surplus Store.

Otherwise, you can always ask a friend or family member if you can borrow/”borrow” any of their items. Just be sure to return the items once you are finished using them.

Bonus Style Points:

Act like a dry, semi-stereotypical Japanese anime girl with a plain American accent and see where it goes from there.

2. Luke Skywalker(old) from “The Last Jedi”

Notice: Lots of boring white/tans here. Thanks "Last Jedi" wardrobe team for the easy cosplay!

Cosplay Essentials:

• A long, white-sleeved shirt(no frills)
• Beard and moustache
• Unwashed hair
• A tan-colored robe that reaches down to the floor(how practical…)
• Tan colored pants that stop ¾ before the foot
• White/tan colored socks
• Tan colored comfortable shoes/slippers
• A brown, leather belt with a silver buckle in the middle
• A tan-colored tunic
• Frown (mandatory) See below.
  

DIY Hacks:

This Old Luke cosplay is pretty straightforward. If you want to do this cosplay justice, be sure to grow your beard out and don’t wash your hair. You can find temporary beard and hair grey out color at any party or beauty store.

3. Rey from “The Last Jedi”

Cosplay Essentials:

• A grey outer tunic that you can easily cut to shreds while on the battlefield
• A black inner tunic that reaches down to the knees
• A double stranded brown belt that hangs on the right hip of your body(optional)
• Brown leather boots that reach up to the knees
• White arm warmers or white cloth that you can easily wrap around your arms without killing the flow of oxygen(otherwise, if you use bandage tape, it could suffocate your arms)
• Most important aspect, a british accent that alters randomly.

DIY Hacks:

To style Rey's hair, make three ponytails and have each layer on top of one another from the back.

Bonus Style Points:

You’re a wannabe, “Laura Croft: Tomb Raider” girl without even trying to act like Laura Croft.

4. Finn from “The Last Jedi”

AKA the underused love interest of generic escape pod girl who decided to desert/betray his friends.

Cosplay Essentials

• A brown leather jacket
• A tan colored long-sleeved shirt that can easily be buttoned up
• Black pants(ninja style works fine)
• Brown leather boots
• A brown leather gun belt
• Bonus Style Points Fight any Captain Phasma's you see!(Especially if they bought theirs)

Quick Tip:

This Finn cosplay is very easy to pull off, great for first timers!

5. Kylo Ren

I am the emo version of Darth Vader. FEAR ME!
Mask is optional.

Cosplay Essentials

• Black cloak
• Black tunic(close to knee length)
• Black, leather ninja pants
• Black boots
• A black, leather/faux leather stretch belt
• Daddy issues.

DIY Hacks:

If you already know how to dress and act like Professor Snape, then you're in pretty good shape.

Bonus Style Points:

Pretend to make up your mind when you really haven’t.

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” Inspired Cosplay Ideas

1. Chewbacca from the “Solo: A Star Wars Story” film

Tip: Use black face paint or makeup around your real eyes to make mask stand out.

Cosplay Essentals:

• A brown leather suit with fur glued on top of it
• Brown boots with brown fur glued on top of them
• A brown mask with fur glued on top of it.
• Basically, anything that you can find brown and add glue on should work.

Comfort Hacks:

You can buy a cooling vest and use as many natural fibers as you can to make your costume breathable so you won't get too hot. Be aware however that the vest usually lasts for eight hours on average so either bring a spare or ask someone at the con if they have a cooler to put the vest in.

If you cannot afford the vest, then you can always wrap cooling gel pads in-between your armpits and chest.

Wait how does he keep cool under all that fur, anyway?

2. Young Han Solo from the “Solo: A Star Wars Story” film

Otherwise known as our very own stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerfherder before he became a stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerfherder.

Cosplay Essentials

• A brown, leather jacket that you can either purchase at an army thrift store or any thrift store for that matter. Otherwise, feel free to borrow anything that your dad or uncle might have worn.
• Either a dark blue, black, or brown shirt(long sleeved or short-sleeved)
• A brown belt
• Brown pants
• Leather shoes, either black or brown (hiking boots are fine)
• Don’t forget the smirk (Optional)

Quick Fact:

In all fairness, Young Han Solo doesn’t have a permanent, iconic look in this film. However, with these fair fashion tips, you should have the perfect cosplay ready to go in time for SDCC!

Bonus Style Points:

Keep calm and shoot first, especially if you see a Greedo! (spoilers)

3. Qi’ra from “Solo”

Whoops, looks like we got another random “Star Wars” love interest, folks! And this time, she's a generation meets generation girl..

Cosplay Essentials

• A tan colored half-slicker rain jacket(optional, depending on which outfit you choose)
• A long, black leather, knee-length skirt
• Black leather boots that reach up to the knees
• A red robe(again, optional, depending on which outfit you choose)
• Black tights(stockings or leggings are fine)

Don't Be Afraid of Some Cosplay Experimentation:

Since there is no single, definite outfit for Qi'ra cosplay, this leaves plenty of room for your own cosplay interpretation. Have fun, and get creative.

Bonus Style Points:

For starters, be calm and caring..but don't be afraid to be the reason your man fears commitment in future movies.

4. Tobias Beckett from “Solo”

Cosplay Essentials

• A black parachute suit
• A white/tan colored coat(knee length)
• Black, leather boots
• Brown gloves

Bonus Style Points:

Act surprised when you aren't mentioned in any other Star Wars film.

5. Lando Calrissian “Solo” or Donald Glover version

Cosplay Essentials

• A short black cape(stereotypical vampire style)
• A long-sleeved yellow shirt with a black lightning stripe on it
• A red cloth rope belt
• A black tie with a white strip on it that you can wrap loosely around your neck(don't tie it)
• Black pants
• Black leather shoes
• A love for gambling.

DIY Hacks: To make the "lightening stripe", either use black acrylic paint to paint your design onto the shirt or cut off some strips of black velcro into the design of the stripe.

Once you get the design that you want, use a hot glue gun to attach it underneath the collar of your shirt.

Bonus Style Points: Worst case, please see the SNL skit titled Lando’s Summit, which can easily be found on YouTube at your own convenience…

Bonus: Ideas for your kids

YOUNG JEDI ASPIRANT (Build your own Star wars kid)

No not that!

That!

Here's what to do
✅ Oliver Twist hat
✅ Pauper clothes
✅ Broom
And you have all the makings of a young Jedi aspirant!

Conclusion

With two NEW STAR WARS MOVIES out since SDCC 2017 we have plenty of NEW STAR WARS COSPLAY material to choose from. So what are you waiting for?

More Costume Hunt Tips:

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