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FOR THE BEACH EPISODE ATTIRE & DRESS CODE GUIDELINES, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

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Kawacon is an all-ages, family-friendly anime and gaming convention. We encourage creativity, cosplay, and themed outfits. But all attire must remain appropriate for a public, shared environment.

 

These guidelines apply to all Kawacon events and spaces, including the exhibit hall, panels, main stage, after-parties, and any official programming.

 

This document also includes special guidance for this year’s theme: "The Beach Episode."

Kawacon Staff, Security, and Venue Staff have final say on all attire decisions.

 

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General Dress Code

Minimum Coverage Requirements

All attendees must keep the following areas fully covered at all times:

• Private areas (front)

• Backside (full coverage required)

• Chest area (must be fully covered)

 

Coverage must be:

• Made with solid, non-see-through material

• Secure and not likely to shift or expose during movement

 

Not Allowed

• Thongs or G-strings

• Clothing that exposes the backside or private areas

• Pasties without additional proper coverage

• Body paint used as clothing

• Outfits that may lead to accidental exposure

 

Rule of thumb: If your outfit cannot properly cover private areas while walking, bending, sitting, or posing, it is not allowed.

 

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Clothing Materials & Fit

• Clothing must not be see-through over covered areas

• Avoid flesh-colored outfits that give the appearance of nudity

• Clothing should not clearly outline private areas

• Undergarments should not be worn as the main visible outfit unless properly covered

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Footwear Requirement

Shoes are required at all times in convention spaces.

 

Acceptable:

• Sandals

• Flip-flops

• Sneakers

• Boots

• Water shoes

 

Not allowed:

• Bare feet

 

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Prohibited Attire & Content

Explicit or Offensive Content

• Graphic sexual imagery

• Pornographic or explicit designs

• Ahegao-style clothing

• Profanity or inappropriate language

• Hate symbols or discriminatory imagery

 

Adult or Fetish Wear

• BDSM-style gear (harnesses, collars, etc.)

• Lingerie worn as a full outfit

• Outfits intended primarily for shock value

 

Illusion of Nudity

• Skin-tone outfits that appear nude from a distance

• Painted-on clothing effects without proper garments

 

Realistic Impersonation

• Outfits that could be mistaken for real law enforcement, military, or emergency personnel

 

 

 

Cosplay Guidelines

• All cosplays must follow these dress code rules

• Accuracy to a character does not override policy

• Revealing costumes must be adjusted to comply

 

Staff may ask you to:

• Add coverage

• Wear a cover-up

• Change outfits

 

Please plan ahead and bring alternatives if needed.

 

 

 

Safety & Practicality

All outfits must be safe and manageable in a crowded environment:

• No wardrobe malfunctions

• No tripping hazards

• Do not block walkways or exits

• Large or complex costumes require a handler

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Enforcement

If Kawacon Staff, Security, or Venue Staff ask you to adjust your attire, you must comply.

 

Failure to comply may result in:

• Removal from specific areas

• Being required to change before returning

• Removal from the convention without refund