[Touhou Project] Ibaraki Kasen cosplay: Achievement unlocked: Unrecognized at the convention

This convention really achieved an unexpected milestone. I wore this Touhou Project Ibaraki Kasen cosplay outfit for a whole day, and surprisingly, no passersby recognized me at all. Actually, thinking about it carefully, it makes sense; this outfit isn't the most classic Taoist robe everyone has in mind, but rather a gorgeous dress that blends Lolita style and fantasy elements. The overall color scheme uses off-white and light green as base colors, adorned with plenty of pink lace, bows, and layered fringed skirts. Just taking care of the skirt's pleats and sewing details took me a lot of time.
To match this costume, I specially chose a pink medium-long wig, styled a loop shape on top, and paired it with white lace flower headwear on both sides. In terms of makeup, I used pink contact lenses, created an eye makeup look with red shading around the corners of the eyes, and added embellishments on the cheeks, hoping to embody that character temperament somewhere between celestial fairy-like grace and mystery. The black metal chain wrapped around my hands is the visual focal point of the entire styling. To capture that tension of being bound yet wanting to break free, I tried several poses in the action design.
The three actions in the photos were all determined after repeated communication with the photographer. The first one is a single-leg high lift with the left hand extended forward to grip the chain; this action tests core strength and balance, and doing it in thick-soled strappy shoes is not easy. The second is hands on hips while supporting the chain, which requires mastering the angle of wrist force so the chain looks like it's hanging down naturally. The third high-leg lift pose requires instant freeze-frame control, maintaining both the spreading arc of the skirt and the composure of facial expression. Fortunately, the photographer captured it precisely, shooting the skirt's layered lace and pink fringe with a dynamic sense of beauty.
A lot of thought went into the on-site setup as well. Lotuses, lotus leaves, bamboo-woven lanterns, and low bamboo chairs were specially built, with a gray-black floor mat laid on the ground. Combined with the industrial-style lighting at the top of the exhibition hall, the overall shooting atmosphere was fantastic. To fit the character design, I deliberately designed red and white intertwined straps around my wrists and ankles, and the outer fringe of the skirt would sway when walking. These detail-oriented handlings made this outfit look extremely textured in front of the lens.
Many people stopped to take a second look as they passed by; some guessed it was a new character from a game, while others thought it was an original fantasy-style setting. Although nobody recognized me, I actually found it quite interesting myself. This shows that the outfit truly achieved uniqueness visually, breaking out of the original character's fixed framework and turning into a brand-new visual expression. At the convention, I exchanged wig trimming tips and prop usage insights with a few fellow fans, and everyone's discussions about clothing pattern cuts also gave me a lot of inspiration. Whether from the choice of fabrics or the overall color matching, this styling reached the level of refinement I expected. Although I didn't meet fellow fans to recognize me at the convention, being able to wear clothes I prepared with care and leave these tension-filled moments in front of the lens made this trip completely worth it.