[mrrobato]

since this will be my first time cosplaying at an anime convention,

since Im a boy wanting to cosplay as say Cardcaptor Sakura or Sailor Moon,

any recommendation for what to wear underneath the costume, I went to ACEN 2006 and on Sunday morning before the doors were open, everyone had to wait outside in the freezing windy weather & some of the hallways were broiling hot
does anyone think I should wear matching pantyhose with my costume at the con?

any recommendations for the types of shoes to match the costume & wear?
its a very long way say from going to workshop to purchasing anime item to viewing an anime episode plus the waiting in line...

any recommendation for makeup & how to take off?
I do not want to end up like a drag queen look, but wish to look cute when posing for a pic plus I do not want to end having an alergic reaction say a huge rash on my face or some other place.

since I will be using the boys washroom, how do take off the costume without removing the entire costume?
I wonder how others use the washroom wearing lolita or gundam or a fancy Final fantasy costume?

one more thing, I am not planning to stay at a hotel nor planning to stay at a friend's house.
so should put on my costume & drive there or should I wear regular clothes & put on the costume in the parking lot in the car & what about going home?
I do not want to freak out/shock my folks or anyone else.