Mic Belts

In professional performances, the Cats all wear microphones. This involves hiding the mic packs under the stage costumes. This same trick can be used by cosplayers to store valuables while at a convention.

Mic Belt Construction
The mic belt is an elastic strap with a small pouch attached, which holds the electronics for the radio mic securely and discreetly on the body. The term "Belt" is somewhat misleading, as the straps generally form more of a shoulder holster shape, with the mic pouch placed on the collarbone area, hidden under the shoulder fluffies and in a position least likely to cause the actor discomfort.

Alternatively, rather than elastic straps to hold the mic pouch in place, the fabric pouch may be sewn directly to the inside of the shoulder fastening, resulting in the mic pack lying against the collarbone, under the shoulder fluffies.

Cosplay / Mic Belt Construction
Mic belts are simple to construct, consisting of a small fabric pouch which closes with a flap or a strip of elastic, secured to a length of 1" elastic which forms a shoulder strap, which in turn is sewn to a wider band that fastens with velcro. The elastic straps need to be firm but not tight.

The same fabric pouch can be sewn directly to the inside of the shoulder of the unitard. While velcro is commonly used, in this particular case, the fastening will be against the performer's skin, so fastening with a snap will be less likely to cause irritation.

For cosplayers, the mic pouch offers secure storage for valuables, if a costume has shoulder fastenings then the pouch can be accessed more easily than if the costume is back fastening. There is also an option with most costumes to put a similar pouch around your wrist or ankle to secure small possessions.