I used to have a cadre of them but, alas, moved away. Now it's mostly anime that's recommended NOT to watch, including one apparently made of breasts. I don't ask further.

I haven't! That's actually part of what got me started, the other part being a friend of mine posted on LJ "Okay, I want to read these through, who's with me." Which makes it infinitely more palatable than if I read them and turn out to loathe them on my own.

This is very true. It's like sharks and swimming.

:D! It's very silly, my costume duffel is about, mm. It's a big duffel. But I do love my costumes, and I love to make them look good, even if not necessarily accurate. As accurate as possible, and good, and something I can wear all day around a con.