I'm planning to cosplay as Hououin Kyouma. Problem is my face doesn't look enough like him, have dark skin, and I need glasses. I'm hoping carrying a dr. pepper and posing dramatically/getting in character will make up for it. I'm practicing my condescending and crazy faces.
Any tips for making it work? I have no experience acting or cosplaying.
Take off the glasses for photos and make sure your hair is styled properly. If the character is distinctive enough and you do the costume well, no one is gonna trip and you'll be recognizable. It has nothing to do with skin colour.