[Ellen Joe cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero Shark Girl's Casual Image Outfit Coordination

Wearing this outfit outside definitely turns a lot of heads, and passers-by often recognize it as Ellen Joe from Zenless Zone Zero. This time, I wasn't actually aiming for a 1:1 hardcore replica, but instead coordinated a casual, everyday version that can be considered an image outfit. After all, living in the 3D world means always having to consider practicality and comfort; you can't sacrifice the convenience of daily activities just to look cool.

First, let's talk about the thought process behind the overall item selection. Ellen Joe's black-and-red highlighted hair color is truly highly recognizable. To recreate this hairstyle, I combed through several wigs before choosing this one; its layering is just right, the bangs are the perfect length, and the red gradient at the ends of the hair is the absolute soul. Just handling the color transition at the hair ends took a lot of thought during dyeing, as I wanted a texture that is both dark and vivid without looking rigid.

The hat can be said to be the soul of the entire look—a black-and-white striped cat-ear knit beanie. I infused a bit of fluffy elements into the originally tough design. The small braids and dangling yarn balls on the hat sway rhythmically when walking, nicely expressing that lazy and casual vibe belonging to Ellen Joe, while also counterbalancing the seriousness brought by the glasses.

Speaking of glasses, the thin-rimmed metal oval frame paired with red colored contacts directly pulls the temperament toward a cold and dashing vibe. The choker selected is a black leather style with a metal buckle, adorned with a tiny silver heart pendant so that the neckline of the black T-shirt won't look too monotonous, instead adding detailed layers to the overall outfit.

For clothing coordination, the white graffiti lettering on the black T-shirt coordinates with the dual-spliced striped sleeves, paired with a red-and-black plaid skirt on the lower half, with the colors echoing the red at the hair ends. This match not only preserves the main color palette from the character design but also carries a touch of modern street-style casualness. Many friends previously asked if wearing it like this would feel stuffy; actually, the striped long-sleeve shirt inside can serve as a base layer or as sun protection. When worn in air-conditioned rooms or during autumn, it provides layers without being stuffy.

This time, the main focus is a casual roleplay version, and the practicality is indeed much stronger. Without wearing the overly exaggerated shoes from the game or attaching a tail, I believe this look stays closer to real wardrobe combinations while retaining the character's traits. The modeling and art direction of Zenless Zone Zero have always been superb, so recreating Ellen Joe's aura—which carries a sense of cool aloofness yet a bit of a dashing vibe—is truly quite a challenge to pull off in reality.

In terms of makeup, I generally scaled back, softening the aggressiveness of the eyeshadow, using a large area of blush and red contacts to boost the complexion, and precisely dotting the mole on the lower eyelid. This detail is truly a finishing touch, instantly making the overall spirit come alive. During the changing and shooting process, quite a few minor issues actually popped up—such as the fluffiness at the top of the head always being tricky to handle, or figuring out how to hang the headphones so they stay secure and look good. Fortunately, the final presented effect can be considered a passing grade.

For me, besides flawlessly recreating a character, the charm of Zenless Zone Zero cosplay also lies in another kind of fun: using a casual approach to re-deconstruct a character's outfit. I'm quite satisfied with the results of this attempt to integrate my understanding of Ellen Joe into real life.