PPE, or personal protective equipment, is more important for cosplay than you may think it is. Almost all events are now back in person, and nearly all of them have removed health and safety protocols. Cosplay may be fun and games… but for anyone who has ever caught con flu or any myriad of other illnesses after a con- that is always an unpleasant experience. And masks can help a LOT.  However, wearing masks sometimes looks ugly, doesn’t match your cosplay, ruins your makeup, ruins your wig, or is generally uncomfortable. Here are my tips and tricks, as well as tips from others! Photo by Keshii.dragon  DISCLAIMER: I am not a healthcare professional, so please do not take any of this as medical guidance! However, I will quote and link to various scientific papers to best educate myself and hopefully you can use them to make your own informed risk-aware decisions. I am also happy to be corrected if any of this information is outdated or incorrect. This blog post is purely based...