DRESS CODE

Cosplay is a HUGE part of what makes our convention fun. We want to make sure that everyone has an enjoyable and safe time at the con, so please review our costume and prop weapons policies and follow them closely. Failure to adhere to the rules may result in being asked to leave without a refund. Management reserves the right to make the final determination in matters related to public safety or to the integrity of the event.
 

GENERAL POLICY
 

- Costumes must be appropriate to wear in public.

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- We don't permit clothing that depicts nudity, profanity, hate speech, or adult content such as hentai, ecchi, ahegao, or other graphic sexual imagery.

- BDSM or any kind of fetish gear is strictly forbidden.

- Naked isn’t a costume. You must wear proper undergarments. LITC hosts events which will draw fans of all ages, including those under 18. Costumes and clothing should not expose the body in such a way as to be deemed indecent exposure by the City and State in which the Event is held. Private parts MUST be covered in an opaque material that will not slip or have gaps.

- No one will be permitted to be topless in or on the event property; this applies to all genders: male, female or non-binary. Liquid latex, body paint or makeup, and/or pasties shall not be acceptable costumes or clothing. All “private parts” must be covered by actual clothing and must not be visible through the clothing. A dancers' belt must be worn under bodysuits. If the costume calls for a thong, G-string, pasties or other similar items, a bodysuit or leotard must be worn beneath it.

- No bare feet or stick on soles. Can be shoes, flip flops, etc, but some form of foot coverings must be worn.

- No signs or solicitations including but not limited to: signs offering services, requests to be hugged or touched, and political endorsements.

- If you intend to wear a uniform that looks super-realistic, please distinguish that it is a costume. If your costume could lead to you being confused with local law enforcement, please don’t wear it. Official law enforcement, emergency services, or military personnel uniforms are not permitted, nor shall anyone impersonate or attempt to impersonate such individuals.

- Hateful symbols or symbols that could be mistaken for hate symbols are not allowed

- Historical costumes can be great, but reminders of unspeakable atrocities are not appropriate – this goes for Old School Hydra and Red Skull or any other Nazis from entertainment properties. Those figures, while comic-related, are still very much Nazis. As a result, they are 100% banned. This includes any sort of “ironic” or satirical costumes that re-appropriate Nazi paraphernalia or gear. Absolutely no swastikas. Absolutely no SS emblems or uniforms.

- Can you cosplay as a Stormtrooper in Star Wars or the Zeon in Gundam? Yes. LITC does not forbid science fiction and fantasy characters with designs loosely inspired by WWII.

- Wings, large props or large costumes are allowed as long as it's not over 6.5ft. If possible, make wings and other oversized parts detachable. You will be responsible for any damage incurred by your costume. Your costume must allow movement with limited assistance. Any assistants or handlers needed for your cosplay will be required to purchase their own badge.

- Using makeup to portray yourself as a different race, ethnicity, etc. is strictly forbidden.

- No electrical power connections will be provided. If your costume requires power it must be part of your costume design. Your power source is subject to staff approval but we ask that you use common sense.

- Drones, flying costume parts, hoverboards, or anything that lifts off the ground on its own accord is not allowed.

- Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades, or roller/ice skates are not allowed.

- No vapes, smoke machines, or fog machines. Anything that produces smoke or vapors is not allowed.

- Harassment of any kind is not welcome. Any costume intended to harass, provoke, or intimidate isn’t allowed.

- Costumes that violate any of these rules or are deemed inappropriate by the event for any reason (at the event’s sole discretion) may lead to removal from the event without a refund. 

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Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all our fans!