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I am SCREAMING about all the gorgeous costumes! Ya done good, girl.

We may have met. I was handing out ribbons that say "My creations contain blood and bad words." I know I noticed your costumes though - as an aside, your makeup in your wrap-up section of this video looks flawless! Some random thoughts - the temperature was for sure noticeable. Despite the warm common areas I was freezing the first two nights in my hotel room. I kept turning up the temp but it didn't seem to make a difference. I loved the excessive space though. The old hotel seemed to have a smaller overall area, except, as you point out, by the pool. Obviously the hotel wants the pool area to be open for other guests to use, but I think we could have spread out a little more without impeding anyone's access. And I agree about having to pay for drinks being a bit of a surprise. I do think that the meeting rooms were designed for small sort of corporate lectures where participants have a notepad or laptop for notes rather than the extra space needed for crafting. The organizers seemed pretty responsive and creative in solving those issues though. Agreed about the marketplace seeming small. I've noticed that at the post-Covid Dapper Day expos also. I think a lot of people who have been running small businesses have had trouble lately and have been forced to close or limit travel and expo fees. I hope it bounces back. I live in Orange County. The drive to this hotel was better than the previous one for me personally. I also preferred the in-hotel restaurant at the new place. I ate there a few times and felt there were a few more choices than the previous location. I walked up and down Century Blvd. to check out the other options in the nearby hotels. I dislike driving in that area of LA, so I tried to find options that didn't involve moving my car. Honestly, I feel like it's pretty much a draw between the two hotels. They each have as many positives as negatives. Thank you for the review! It's nice to have someone who captures it.

Thank you for taking us along with you to CC. Maybe one day I will be able to attend but until then, I get to live vicariously through you.

It was great meeting you. I agree with all of what you said about the hotel. What was the hardest part was not having great food selections. After a long day of activities and not really wanting to travel, all that was available was the hotel food. It got really boring after awhile and was way overpriced. This was my first time going. When you don’t know a ton of people and didn’t want to pay the gala price, you kind of got stuck eating there. The service was super slow. I found if you ordered it from your room you got it a lot faster. It was nice doing that. Especially because the temperature was better in some rooms versus the dining room. I went super early to the social events and there wasn’t a large variety of snacks. From the sounds of it, it was better in years past. I think having some premade stuff would have been nice and so much better on the stomach. I am glad you went this year instead of not attending. I was truly looking forward to meeting you and am glad I got the chance.

Hi Rebecca! I'm not on council but I can answer some of your CoCo questions. Part of the reason for the venue change was travel from the airport to the hotel. Companies like Super Shuttle went under during the pandemic and many people last year either didn't attend due to not being able to afford a rental car or had difficulties getting to the hotel. There were also a lot of issues with hotel staffing at the previous location. So the decision was made to move the event closer to LAX. And everyone here in L.A. screamed at the mere thought of traveling to the seventh circle of hell (aka LAX) BUT it was definitely better for people coming in from out of town. In short, the Sheraton didn't think we'd have as many people as we did. I believe we were told that WiFi was available throughout the hotel. Room setup is *usually* under the preview of the establishment. Not sure what to tell you about the snack or the lunches. Where did all the AC go? My room. We froze. Sorry. Keep in mind that the LAX Sheraton is right by the beach . . . about 10+ degrees cooler than the rest of LA. I live 30 miles from the hotel in the SG Valley and it was nearly 100F at home while it was about 85F at the hotel. One thing you didn't mention was the elevators. Five elevators for a hotel with 15 floors, but only three were working at any one time. A problem if you were on the 12th floor. Most days it took us 15 minutes just to get an elevator that had room. And let's not forget the lack of counter space in the bathrooms. The sink was lovely but not at the cost of countertop space. Might I suggest that you fill out the questionnaire with your thoughts if you haven't already done so? Or, you can message me privately and I can give you the dean's email address and you can email her. I hang out with many women who are on the Council during the weekly sewing circles and they are very interested in hearing everyone's opinions. I think the plan is to have it in the same location next year pending if some issues they already knew about are addressed.

I love the festival/traveling/vacation “tea”. My daughter and I have been on many trips but there were quite a few where one thing went wrong after the other, hotel was horrific, etc. to the point that I was on every review possible ranting and raving. I love other people’s stories but I love hearing how how fun it was too and what the best Things to do were, it helps people plan their trips and activities.

I’m so happy they have these conventions like this!

It was good to see what costume college was like this year. Ooooo. Can't wait to see the fabric!!

I can't wait to see your knitting adventures! I've been knitting for 20 years and am plus size, so I knit almost exclusively in shawls. My favorite is the "bosom buddy" shawl from the 1860s.

Thank you for taking us along with you. So many gorgeous costumes (yours are some of the absolute best), and I’m looking forward to seeing the project plans update video!

The second you said no snacks I thought to myself “what a damn tragedy”. Thanks for taking us along, and thanks for the honest opinion. I had to refund my ticket this year but I hope to go next year and I hope the issues they have improve by then.

I've been looking forward to this video! So fun to see!

The wonderful costumes!!! I first discovered Costume College in 2020 when it was online. I'd just retired and was stuck at home during covid, as we all were, and spent ridiculous amounts of time exploring KZfaq. I was excited to discover the CosTubers and have been following you ladies ever since!

Always fun to see what people have made. Some wonderful embroidery this year. BUT. The lack of air conditioning, or even mediocre air conditioning, in this era should be a contract breaker. It is a critical necessity today, and if a hotel cuts corners on it, they don't deserve anyone's business. And why LA in the summer in the first place? Is that where Costume College organizers live? Oh, maybe it is proximity to the fabric district. Because that just seems nuts. Hey, organizers, Berkeley stays cool, has major hotel chains, and is artsy-crafty and has some boutique fabric and lace shops and is a quick jump to side trips to SF.

Thanks for taking us along! So cool!

The costumes are all so gorgeous! Such a pleasure to see some of your costume college experience this year ❤

Always enjoy your convention blogs. The costumes you showed were so gorgeous and fun! The idea of a historical undies event sounds like an absolute hoot. It sounds like this is a pretty small to medium sized convention/seminar. It's sad that it seems it was lower in quality than what you experienced before. Hopefully they can take the feedback and improve it, even if the next one has to be at the same place. Lack of proper air-conditioning in a Cali hotel seems crazy to me.

I think if the plan for the event is to grow, it's going to be a real struggle after the difficulties (AC/no wifi/curfew for the outside) for that to happen. I haven't been before, (I didn't go this year mostly because I forgot it was happening because I'm drowning in work stress), but if the issues aren't sorted I probably won't go. On the upside, everyone's costumes looked amazing and that would 100% be my draw to go. Plus, meeting others in person that love to create is wonderful.

Hiiiii! I loved this video! I'm Z (i was Alice, one of the many mushrooms, and the blue fairy) me, my friends, you and some others hung out after the gala by the pool. Im so glad I got to meet you! You're so sweet and welcoming! I loves hearing your thoughts on the event. I cant wait for next year!

Thank you for taking us along! I don't think I'll ever be skilled enough to make costumes as elaborate as you, but I can dream! Also, speaking as someone who is friends with a convention coordinator for an organization I volunteer with, do not be afraid to be vocal about your needs with hotel staff and management. We were, funny enough, at an airport Marriott this year and had major issues with the meeting rooms overheating - in April in the Midwest! It also literally rained on us inside during a thunderstorm during our Saturday evening banquet. You're paying large amounts of money for the space; it's their job to accommodate their guests within reason.

Everyone looks amazing! Love when you take us along!

Hi LadyRebecca,thanks for sharing the costume college experience with us! That purple dress is so beautiful,I remember when you made it!! .Amazing costumes all around and some of those hats are to die for!!!!

I wish Cocovid costume college would happen again!!

This was a delight for the eyes. The thing I kept seeing that I want to make was the photo backdrops, though. lol

Thanks for sharing your experience. Those costumes were gorgeous.

Sounds like they need a new event coordinator. I hope you get a better hotel next year.

Wow!! It's amazing!!

so many incredible costumes. Somewhere between the fabric flowers, the mention of silk fabric, and the lavender ribbon I couldn't get the bridesmaid dress Julia Roberts wears in My Best Friends Wedding out of my head, It's still a gorgeous dress

I love seeing all the talented and artistic costumers!! Oh my, the heat inside the hotel?? how disappointing... all the perspiration can't be good for fabrics. And now you're back in the PNW just in time for our heat wave. ( I have my Coleman stove on the patio to cook dinner. LOL. ) I hope you had some time free from work to enjoy SLO! Pismo is my favorite beach! Thanks for capturing CoCo for me!!

Retired meeting planner here... did costume college organization not have a designated meeting planner? A meeting planner should have been present to handle the group issues. A meeting planner for the group, not the hotel's planner. The hotels staff is going to look out for the hotel. The group needs a meeting planner to look out for the group. Small details going wrong add up, ruining what should be a pleasant experience.

wow so cool and Whitney looked like she could be your sister!

It was wonderful meeting you at CC. Loved all your costumes.

Thank you for an excellent wrap up. Your comments are to the point on the hotel. It was rathèr second tier with little extra space for costume prep or amenities such a

Enjoyed this video.

There's a lovely MCM Marriott at LAX where I stayed this summer for a couple of days it's too bad they didn't contract with them. The costumes everyone did that you highlighted were lovely especially the Worth inspired ones ❤

It was so awesome to meet you! I'm already scheming how to go back next year. I thought the hotel was overall okay. Hotel check-in needs to give directions on how to use the key cards in the elevators. The hotel food was way overpriced for the mediocre quality, but I had a good experience ordering something local from Uber Eats. The mirror placement was annoying. The window shades were blackout curtains (so helpful!). I did need to keep adjusting the thermostat, but I wasn't dying of heat anywhere; it was definitely warm, but it was hotter and more humid back home. 🤷🏼‍♀️

I really enjoyed meeting you and many other new people at Costume College! I will definitely plan on going next year and maybe teaching a class. If you teach the photography class again, I will definitely try to attend :)

I’m so glad you had fun on the whole.. What a shame about the hotel.

I found this video very interesting and im gonna watch the one from 2022.

I've seen a lot of videos from CC over the years, but this year there didn't seem to be many people around?

You should totally do a transformation dress! I love those.

I'm considering making a day trip next year, since it's so close to home. It might help by giving me an external deadline.

Awww man! I wanted to see the silk!!

I like some of the digital classes but all the reasons you listed are why I won’t go. As much as you all spent on travel you didn’t even get a hotel room on par with a motel 6? Hard pass for me. I do appreciate that two of the fabric stores you showed us had websites. I’m glad you got back ok! Can’t wait to see your fabric haul!

so many lovely costumes! one day, i shall go! (i miss conventions...) side note: hot hotel would not be good for me since i overheat easily and, when overheated, get sick. so that would be hell for me lol

I was there at Coco, and it was only my second time. I do think the hotel was not great- especially the lack of air conditioning. I had one class with not enough seating and one with a late teacher because she was scrambling to have a presentation that didn’t need wifi. I’m honestly not sure if I’ll go back next year, but we will see what the theme is and if they have better classes on offer.

so sorry the whole experience wasn't the best......you all looked very nice tho!!🌹

Maybe I can start sewing and saving so I can come to costume college next year.

Yayyyy!!!

I would love to go. I know it’s actually an international event, but how cool would it be alternately held on the east and west coast every other year!

I wish I could go to one of these. Was it less 'cliquey ' this year?

What I would give to meet you. Your gilded age gown won my heart

I always like the costume college vlogs. I considered going this year, but I didn't think getting on a plane to LA at 9 months pregnant was wise or really allowed. For your classes, a 4hr knitting class is extream. I know the teacher is helping a large number of students a correcting things, but that's when you cap the class at 6 or 7 and have the option of mutiple sessions. I've crocheted since summer of 1999 (first learning sesson with my friend was 2 hours) and a 4 hour session for me now is a little much I know crochet yet the focus required is similar. I think I might hold off on attempting costume college until I hear the temperature issues get under control. I don't do well in hot temp as it is. I'm also not that nice about it when a place should have AC and it doesn't. I try to avoid those situations.

In the exhibit room, there is a dress at the 7:18 mark. It's mosaic. What is it made of? If you remember.

I would like to attend in 2024 😘🍄

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If this was the LAX Marriott they are notorious for crappy wifi.

Seems so fun! But my oversensitive hearing would cause me to run away so so fast.

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I am SO jealous you guys have costume college, we have nothing like that here in Australia. Nothing. Its as if the costuming community doesnt exist. so sad

You poor thing suffering in the heat don't they have air conditioning in LA

How can anyone be annoyed that someone got in line before them? It's not like they cut.

The costumes were so beautiful but the background for the event was super ugly and depressing. Next year, they should have the event at a beautiful vintage hotel or mansion or something where the background and atmosphere match the costuming. That hotel looked super generic and sad. It was kind of depressing to watch because there was such a mismatch between the attendees and the location.