I willl cosplay a new outfit in August. I'll be Snow Miku!
It can take weeks to do proper researching for cosplay outfits. There can be different looks for the same outfit, so you have to do your research and choose what you like.
The design below is the outfit I finally went with.
Some outfits cost around $200, but I try and keep my budget for every outfit under $170.
Yes it's still pricey, but you will wear it more than once.
Outfits I bought have ranged from $110 - $170, plus you still have to find a wig and other accessories.
I chose this Snow Miku outfit because when I recently went to Hokkaido, she is being promoted alot, and I can also reuse the same wig and tights from my last cosplay outfit.