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Closet Cosplay: Uncover Hidden Secrets with this Lara Croft ‘Tomb Raider’ Guide

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Sep 15 2022

Welcome back to our humble cosplay corner: we share the deets on how to dress up your wardrobe to rock some fierce Lara Croft closet cosplay!

If you think of ‘iconic videogame heroines’, one of the first names to pop up is Lara Croft. She has been one of the longest-running videogames leads for almost three decades. Since 1996 Lara Croft has been raiding tombs and sparking a love of archeology worthy of Indiana Jones. This week we’re helping you comb your closet for the best Tomb Raider cosplay ideas.

Lara Croft- Tomb Raider concept art

Lara Croft is known for her witty repartee and a wealth of knowledge of the historical and mythological. (And known for her wealth, period). Her in-game clap-backs are legendary, and cosplaying as Lara is a staple of cosplay culture. We’ve put together this list of easily accessible online purchases to make your Lara Croft cosplay come to life!

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1. Lara Croft Closet Cosplay: The Tank

Though Lara has had many looks over the decades, my favorite has always been her first- the classic tank, shorts, and boots look. A green tank top or bodysuit is easy enough to come by, but this is closet cosplay- we can stretch the boundaries a bit. Whether you want to find a piece specifically for a Lara Croft cosplay, or you want additional pieces that are versatile for everyday wear, this list has some great pieces to get you there.

Iconic jade green fitted tank is great for a photo-real Lara cosplay look. You can use it for a variety of daily purposes as well, but it reads strong and is exactly what you expect to see from the games. Get this tank here:

If you aren’t a fan of clingy, body-fitting fabrics, this is a better option for you. It’s the right color, but the looser fit is going to be comfortable and more forgiving for different body shapes. Either way, the tank top is an easy staple to have in your closet for a Lara Croft closet cosplay.


2. Lara Croft Closet Cosplay: The Shorts

You can’t go marauding through the wilderness and ruins wearing regular street clothes (ok you COULD, but why would you)? To truly pull off a Lara Croft look, you gotta go tactical. Something versatile, durable, flexible, and BREATHABLE is necessary for all those flips, slides and dungeon crawls. We’re focusing on the tactical short for this closet cosplay build.

Tactical shorts? Tactical shorts. These have it all and THEN some- they are the Swiss Army knife of cosplays. Not only can you use these for your cosplay, (and they come in a variety of colors which is groovy), but these are great for real-life hiking, climbing, camping, and other purposes. Plus- who doesn’t love a tactical short?


3. Lara Croft Closet Cosplay: The Combat Boots

Combat boots are pretty self-explanatory. Boots and shoes in general are very personal items, so we won’t go into too much detail here. You can go with any style that suits you for closet cosplay, but if you want something versatile and fashionable, we gotchu covered!

These boots are a really popular style. They go with shorts or pants, or you can dress them up with a skirt for a fancier look. They’ll double as a Lara Croft closet cosplay with ease, and suit a wide variety of looks.


4. Lara Croft Closet Cosplay: The Sunglasses

You can’t exude ease and style without a dramatic display piece. Lara is known for her long stares over the rim of her shades, and the iconic red sunglasses are a fantastic accessory to elevate your cosplay. Plus, they just look COOL.

These sunglasses come in a variety of colors. If you don’t want to commit to the red shades, you can get them in solid black to make them more versatile. The red shades are VERY recognizable as Lara, and will elevate this cosplay to the next level.


5. Lara Croft Closet Cosplay: The Belt

Depending on which era of Lara you’re cosplaying, there are many different belt styles you can use. We’re going with a simple, chic belt so you can use it for multiple outfits.

This one is an accessible price, but the cute T logo stamped on the corner makes for a cheeky tie-in to Lara. You can rock any belt in your closet for ease of closet cosplay, but if you want something online, this is a great staple piece!


Oh hey! BoLS might make a little dolla-dolla if you decide to buy these items. We need that money to go roam the jungle in search of priceless artifacts and adventure.

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Author: Jennifer Larsen
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