Exploring ways to express yourself is important for personal growth. “Healthy self-expression enriches your life and allows you to tap into your own unique creativity, desires and passions.” According to PyschCentral:If you’re interested in costume play or need some new ideas for plus size characters, we’ve got you covered. Featuring characters who are over size helps to represent the real world. Here are some plus size characters you can cosplay as:
1. Nat Kinkel from “Bob’s Burgers”
Nat Kinkel (the pink character) first appeared in an episode of Bob’s Burgers as a limo driver throwing an impromptu girls’ night out. Though she only entertains us for four episodes, we learn a lot about Nat from her appearance.
Nat is a lesbian, sober, and a mom to a garter snake. She’s also quick to take on missions of revenge and lost items. Nat is a loyal friend. Her ideas for cheering up those who are hurting include giving lizards as gifts and throwing baked beans at the meter maid. She also likes to punish people by running them over and throwing stink bombs.
2. Pam Poovey in “Archer”
Don’t let the day job fool you. Pam Poovey is the head of HR for ISIS (International Secret Intelligence Service) but she also leads a dissolute life. She’s obsessed with gossip, sleeping with her co-workers, racing luxury cars, and drinking copious amounts of alcohol and drugs. It’s a far cry from the upbringing she had on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, but that’s what you get when you pay for your college education by fighting with your bare hands in your basement.
3. Garnet from Steven Universe
The strongest Crystal Gem, Garnet is a fusion of two gems, Ruby and Sapphire, and is one of the plus-size characters you can cosplay as. As a fusion, Garnet is gifted with combat skills and future vision (the ability to predict multiple possibilities). She is a born leader, has three eyes under her sunglasses, and is generally calm and wise. If you like playing characters who are confident, poised, and kind-hearted, Garnet is a great choice.
4. From “Encanto” by Luisa Madrigal
Everyone in the Madrigal family has received a gift. Luisa’s gift is super strength and vulnerability. She shows up for her family and community, doing all she can for them, but deep down she’s insecure about how much people depend on her. “On the surface, I’m convinced I’m worthless if I’m not of use,” she sings. Song Surface Pressure.