Clothing and Cosplay Rules and Requirements

• In general, no one will be permitted to be topless, bottomless or barefoot in convention spaces.
• Garments must cover all genitalia and nipples, and none should be visible through the costume.
• If a costume calls for a thong, g-string, pasties or the like, a bodysuit or leotard must be worn beneath it. Body paint, liquid latex, makeup, and/or pasties are not acceptable as coverage on their own.
• If a costume is significantly tight, items such as nipple shields and/or dance belts may be required to ensure proper coverage.
• Any apparel that depicts any sexual or violent content that is not suitable for all ages is not permitted.
• Any apparel with inflammatory or derogatory language is not permitted.
• Any apparel with hate speech or hate symbols is not permitted.
• Cosplays cannot replicate or impersonate official law enforcement, emergency services or military personnel uniforms, nor shall anyone be allowed to impersonate those individuals.
• Skates, rollerblades, wheeled shoes or other types of similar footwear are not allowed in convention space.
• Carts or wheeled props are not allowed in convention spaces. The only exceptions are for wheelchairs and other ADA compliant mobility devices, as well as strollers used to transport small children.