/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Alright. I'm relatively new to cosplay and therefore I'm still in the process of learning to make costumes. I went ahead and just bought mine instead of making it, since my convention is coming up shortly and I didn't want to mess anything up and spend more money than I anticipated.

Clearing that up, my costume has a lot of problems with it. It's a Ryuko Matoi cosplay, as in the picture for those who aren't klk fans. The top came way too short. It's supposed to expose my midriff and be hemmed just above my navel, but it's right under my bust. Every time I left my arms, the bottom half of my chest/bra is exposed, and I can't walk around all day not lifting my arms. My mother suggest I add elastic so it'll stay in place. What should I do?

>>7272965
this goes to >>7272961 too