Looking for the right clothing requires a lot of effort too. X3; The year when my brother and I cosplayed Hikaru no Go...we went everywhere trying to find stuff that fit. I found blue pants and a white jacket that I altered somewhat. Added blue strips and an embroidered school emblem. I did everything by hand then, since I didn't know how to use the sewing machine. ^^;

I usually look around, try to compare prices (though sometimes I'm too hasty!), and generally spend a ton of time browsing. I always end up doing some last minute shopping even if I bought a lot of stuff already. XD;;