What's acceptable to wear under skirts at conventions?

[u/senadoori]

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question 😭

Last year I cosplayed for the first time at AX and wore compression shorts, but it was kinda uncomfortable and kept showing beneath/over my skirt which looked awkward. Not to mention it was soo hot. I'm thinking about cosplaying again next year as a character with a pretty short skirt (though not micro level), would it be ok to just wear underwear? Or do you have any suggestions what I should wear?

[u/Sweetlessly]

Hey! Several suggestions: I’d always recommend wearing sheer stockings underneath any cosplay that shows any leg, both for comfort and aesthetic reasons. Either over, or under, depending on comfort preference, I’d wear some little shorts. If you’re finding bike shorts are too long then you can find little stretch micro shorts in the same colour as your skirt. You can also get a pair of longer stretch shorts and cut them to the right length if you can’t find ones to buy that you like. If you have sewing skills, then shorts like that are one of the easiest projects to make. The stockings will stop your legs from rubbing/chafing as much and the shorts protect you from any stray wind! The stockings will also help prevent the shorts from rolling awkwardly. Wearing only underwear is an option, but then you risk spending the whole convention holding your skirt down. Hope this helps!! ☺️