[Flandre Scarlet Cosplay] Embodiment of Scarlet Devil Scarlet Devil Mansion's Second Miss daily life

Today I cosplayed Flandre Scarlet from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil at the Chengdu comic convention. This outfit has numerous layers, and putting it on takes quite a bit of time. From the inner red top to the outer translucent white lace, every layer needs to be carefully smoothed out to ensure it doesn't look bulky on camera. There are many pleats and ruffles on the skirt, so you need to pay special attention when walking to avoid stepping on the hem. The rainbow rhombus wing prop on the back is a highlight; although it is not light, hanging it on the back with a specific angle can greatly enrich the colors of the frame and make the visual layers of the overall styling more distinct. I also specifically adjusted the positions of the floral decorations and bows on the skirt hem and cuffs to ensure they drape naturally in front of the lens.
Wig styling is also an important step. The golden curly hair styling requires hair wax and styling spray to maintain fluffiness and curves, preventing it from collapsing during long convention activities. After wearing red contact lenses, vision becomes slightly blurry, which makes me extra careful when walking in crowded places, but for character accuracy, these details cannot be omitted. In terms of makeup, the eyes were heavily emphasized, using eyeshadow and eyeliner smudging combined with red contact lenses to get closer to the character's temperament. For the headwear choice, the wide-brimmed white lace hat paired with red heart-shaped decorations is a very eye-catching part of the styling. I spent a lot of time adjusting the angle of the hat on my head, ensuring it is firmly fixed while also making sure it doesn't block facial expressions when taking pictures.
The shooting location was chosen in a corner of the convention, laid with a white plush carpet to increase the atmospheric feel of the frame. The reflective material of the ground formed a contrast with the blurred crowd in the background, allowing the lens to better focus on the character. The shooting process was actually not as easy as it looked. Wearing heavy clothing while maintaining various poses, such as cross-legged sitting or side stretching, requires core strength to support. Especially when using apples and bear dolls as props, figuring out how to make movements look natural rather than stiff is a process that requires continuous experimentation. Holding an apple to make a handing-out gesture, or holding a bear in my arms—these were feelings found by constantly adjusting positions after communicating with the photographer on-site. Although the plush carpet was very comfortable to sit on, maintaining one posture for a long time made the legs and waist feel sore, requiring getting up to stretch every once in a while.
Throughout the convention, many people came over to take photos. During shooting breaks, I would also tidy up my costume and touch up my makeup to ensure the state of every photo was on point. When taking convention photos usually, what I value most is the accuracy of posture and the coordination of props, because this is the most intuitive way to restore a character. The material of the clothing has different reflection effects under lights, so during shooting, positions need to be constantly adjusted according to the on-site overhead lighting and backlighting conditions. For example, under side-lighting environments, the transparency of the rainbow props is better, while under front-lighting, the red of the costume is more vibrant. Very often, behind a satisfying photo are countless retakes and slight pose adjustments.
The shooting atmosphere of this convention was great; although crowded, everyone was very orderly. During breaks, I would also observe other cosers' styling, learning their experience in handling costume details and dealing with the camera. Actually, the biggest fun of doing outdoor shoots or convention photos is transforming 2D settings into 3D real images. From organizing costumes, wearing wigs to standing in front of the lens, every step is an understanding and presentation of this character. Although the whole process was hard work, seeing the images presented in the camera made me feel all the preparations were worth it. As dusk fell and the convention drew to a close, I packed up all props, wigs, and costumes, ending a day of shooting tours. My body was exhausted, but my heart was fulfilled. This will be an impressive convention experience. Writing this down to record this convention experience serves as a full stop for this Scarlet Devil Mansion daily shoot.