
Get out your trench coats and fight boots, it’s time for a love letter to techno-grunge with this Neo closet cosplay!
The Matrix was one of the vital thrilling film releases of the magical 12 months for cinema, 1999. It introduced again into vogue the grungy techno-goth vibes of yester-year, evoking robust ties to Blade Runner and different cyberpunk franchises. Neo continues to be a preferred cosplay, so we’ve put collectively this listing that can assist you supply concepts!
The Matrix introduced vinyl and trench coats into vogue, in addition to catchy nicknames and a love of L337 converse. (see, I’m cool, I do know the lingo! 👀). Although the assorted sequels went additional and additional towards leaping the shark. Immediately we’re paying homage to the unique, the basic, The Matrix.
Neo Closet Cosplay: The Trench Coat

Neo’s trench coat is probably the most iconic a part of the costume. Put that along with the shades and a few slicked-back hair and you’ve got every part you want to brood your manner throughout any social occasion. We’ve discovered a pair groovy choices on-line when you don’t have already got certainly one of your personal… however when you don’t, we’ve to revoke your grunge card IMMEDIATELY.

When you reside within the rainier climes like Seattle, a hooded trench in your closet is a must have. This can be utilized for thus many alternative functions and cosplays, so seize one and go nuts!
Neo Closet Cosplay: The Boots

Fight boots are one other Hallmark of the grunge period. I’m personally a fan of the feel and appear of the Paratrooper model of boot, as proven right here. Any fight boot model will do and can be utilized for thus many characters and cosplays that it’s not even price counting. Plus, you’re prepared for climbing, music festivals, or an evening out in town!
Neo Closet Cosplay: The T-Shirt

It’s a black t-shirt, oooooooh. Aaaaaaah. It’s uncertain you don’t have already got one or two in your closet already, however when you don’t- we gotcha lined.
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Neo Closet Cosplay: The Pants

For Neo’s pants, you may go along with tactical pants, cargo pants, or easy black denims. When you do it proper, they’ll be wanting on the trench coat in any case, so go along with one thing easy and cozy!
Neo Closet Cosplay: The Shades

Final however definitely not least, we’ve the shades. The long-lasting swooped form fits Keanu Reeve’s face form, however put on no matter sun shades you have already got in your wardrobe. (I’m now imagining a Neo cosplay with vivid pink coronary heart sun shades, and I’m getting a chuckle. Somebody do that and ship me an image!) Full your Neo takeover of the Matrix with these sun shades, and also you’re all set to hack the planet!
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Jennifer aka “Mayhem’s Muse” is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Advert Gross sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards embrace the RTX Decide’s Selection Award and Dragon’s Lair Austin’s Cosplay Symposium.
Jennifer has been a Cosplay Visitor Decide at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She frequently attends conventions to cowl cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications resembling Women Who Love Monsters, Geek Gas, and Renaissance Journal. Jennifer has modeled within the Her Universe Trend Present, Precision Digital camera’s yearly Precision Digital camera College, and has taught a number of workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and inventive muses/fashions.
Jennifer is a lifelong fanatic of retro video video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, city fantasy, tabletop video games, VR know-how, and historic archery. She has set Nationwide Data by USA Archery’s Conventional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place within the World Nomad Video games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Girls’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is at present finding out for her Masters’s Diploma in Organizational Management.