Costuming

Yes we will have costuming. We encourage you to show up on Friday in costume.

All entries will be Judged!

Q: Can I wear costumes?
A:Yes. We encourage it. Keep in mind that You Will Be Judged (tm). Trepidation's facilities include spacious powder rooms for costume changes. If you need additional space, speak to our Hospitality Division Head, who may be able to provide additional green room space for your comfort.

Q: How many costumes can I wear?
A:As many as you want, precious! We realize that if this were an actual Worldcon, you might change costumes several times in a day. Given the highly accelerated and compressed nature of Trepidation, you may want to change costumes several times an hour, by availing yourself of the spacious powder rooms. We promise, no one will make fun of you while you're changing.

Q: Will there be hall costume awards?
A: Oh, almost certainly. If you wear an outstanding costume, you may recieve a voucher which can be exchanged for a certificate, which, if properly filled out and countersigned, will entitle you to meet with a committee who can, at their discretion, provide you with a ribbon. To ensure this process goes smoothly, remember to keep a black (not blue) ball point pen with you at all times, bear down when filling out forms to ensure all copies are clear, and have a passport or other Federally-issued proof of ID with you. Also, smile! No one likes frowny hall costume pictures. Remember, You Will Be Judged (tm)!

Q: When is the masquerade?
A:Thank you for asking, dammit! Due to scheduling issues, the Masquerade will take place on Friday evening, July 31, at the same time as Meet the Guests, our Regency Dance, and related programming. We're working on a solution to the scheduling issues; in the meantime, we encourage you to be creative with our Masquerade Theme "Swizzle Sticks and Gin Blossoms". We do ask that you remember that per ICG Fairness Guidelines, we do allow audience pelting of Junior/Youth entries, as long as only organic matter is used. It just wouldn't be fair otherwise.

Q: Are furries welcome?
A: Are furries ever really welcome?

Q: Can I wear a racy/adult costume?
A: Our wonderful function space is co-located with the hotel's fine lounge facilities. As a result, please keep in mind that should you choose to costume in an adult manner, you may be mistaken for a non-participant and ejected/deported. For this reason, we strongly recommend you Put Those Things Away. After all, You Will Be Judged (tm).

Q: Are Klingons welcome?
A: Are they buying?

Q: What if my question isn't covered by this FAQ?
A: So many things in life are simply mysteries to us! If after careful thought you're unable to attain a state of resigned detachment with regard to the question, please feel free to contact our Masquerade Director.