/cgl/, is it a good idea to cosplay along with my friends at a con to "fit in"?

I feel like I'm going to get a lot of shit for this, but I don't think cosplaying is nearly as 'cool' as I did many years ago. I have a lot of negative feelings towards it because of the obnoxious behavior I encountered with most cosplayers, (e.g. glomping) and the attitudes of those around me. Namely my boyfriend and family, who see it as something childish and stupid.

Regardless, I feel that by not cosplaying I wouldn't be able to fully enjoy myself with the group of people I'm going to the convention with. I enjoy sewing and making things and showing those things off to people who appreciate them.

I'm genuinely conflicted on this and in no way meant to sound condescending with anything I've said, just wondering if /cgl/ would have some insight to this.