Shot a set of Watanabe You romantic aquarium Cosplay photoshoot. The outfit I'm wearing is a size M sample from Sakura Shop. At a height of 165 cm, I deliberately chose not to wear a petticoat this time to see the most raw and natural drape of the hem. The overall fabric has a solid thickness and structure—especially the blue-and-white stripes on the top and the large bow on the chest, which keep their shape wonderfully without sagging. Even without a petticoat, the multi-tiered ruffled mini skirt retained its A-line silhouette, feeling very light and breezy while walking. Paired with the semi-sheer trailing tulle at the back, it brought out an ethereal flow unique to everyday idol stage costumes.
Regarding the sizing choice for this outfit, having bought several pieces from the Aquarium series, I'm quite familiar with the cuts. Sakura Shop's size M fits my 165 cm frame just right in the waist and skirt length, perfectly showcasing the waistline while the White stockings reach right beneath the hem. Many people ask how to choose the right size; it mainly comes down to shoulder width and waist circumference. If your shoulder width exceeds 38 cm or your bust is over 85 cm, sizing up is recommended to avoid tightness along the top's zipper. For those under 160 cm, size S will achieve an adorable look. For this shoot, I paired it with white semi-sheer long gloves and over-the-knee white stockings; the leg straps nicely echoed the costume's blue, and with the small silver crown and blue bows on both sides, the whole styling came together completely.
The shooting location was a garden featuring a cherub fountain and rattan chairs, with lush greenery and potted pink roses serving as foreground elements. Holding pink-and-blue heart-shaped balloons and hugging a matching plush doll while sitting on the rattan chair or squatting by the flowerbeds made it easy to capture the breezy, lively mood of the Aquarium outfit. Not wearing a petticoat actually allowed far greater flexibility when posing: whether lifting the skirt hem facing front, glancing back over the shoulder, or reaching out to wave at the camera, the hem never had an unnatural stiffness. In the end, we took full-body shots from the front, side, and back; the layered back train looked gorgeous, with the tulle glowing a gentle blue under natural light.
Because people always ask about sizing and coordination whenever I wear this, I make it a habit during official shoots to document details from every angle for everyone's reference on cut and fit. Skipping the petticoat turned out to be the right call, making the overall look much fresher and more effortless. For casual conventions or outdoor shoots, if you want to avoid feeling weighed down, ditching the petticoat can truly deliver an unexpectedly airy effect.