[Citlali cosplay] Genshin Impact character first outfit trial, halter cut-out and high-slit skirt maximize visual impact

Trying on this Genshin Impact Citlali Cosplay outfit, the most direct feeling is that the overall design has a very strong sense of deconstruction, especially the strong visual contrast formed between the upper body tailoring and the lower body slit. The first thing I did after putting it on was checking the fit; this dark halter top has high requirements for fitting the waist and abdomen, and the cutout location reveals the waistline just right—as long as the abdomen lines are kept sleek, the visual effect is very capable.

The collar part features an iconic multi-layer blue geometric bow-tie, and the metal badge has a moderate weight that doesn't drag the neck down when worn. However, during the fitting, I needed to pay attention to its placement so it wouldn't tilt and misalign with the blue ribbons on the clothes. The light blue overskirt on the lower half is the highlight of the entire set; the High-slit skirt goes almost directly up to the belt line, which heavily relies on leg shape because the visual focus gets elongated. Before trying it on, I was somewhat worried about exposure, but having black safety shorts underneath made large-range movements quite reassuring. The blue diamond geometric patterns and purple tassels on the skirt hem drape naturally, producing a light, fluttering motion when walking. The belt at the waist is key to separating upper and lower body proportions; pink and gold braided ropes paired with metal buckles avoid looking too dull while adding an exotic, delicate feel, requiring a bit of time to arrange so they drape naturally at the waist.

What I particularly want to mention about this Cosplay fitting is the footwear—a pair of brown flat cross-strap sandals. Paired with cross-straps extending to the calves and small golden triangle ornaments, the flattering effect on the ankles and lower legs after putting them on is very noticeable. The buckles on the straps aren't fixed, so during fitting I had to adjust tightness myself; too tight pinches the leg, while too loose lets them slide down, so it took me a while to find the right angle. These shoes test foot feel, but overall completion of the look paired with this costume is very high.

During the Mirror selfie process, I actually just grabbed a few random poses to test the garment's stretchability. For instance, that leg-raising pose in Picture 2 showcases the cohesive look connecting the slit skirt and strappy shoes. Since this was mainly a preliminary fitting with hair and makeup not done yet, I casually used that cat emoji sticker to cover my face as a record for the fitting stage. In Picture 4, holding that soft white plush toy prop tucked under my arm matched the theme of the outfit very well; the prop's size is just right, holding it in hand without feeling cumbersome.

Overall, the material quality of this Cosplay outfit keeps the clothes looking sharp; the dark fabric is body-shaping and requires a good frame to support it. While organizing the tulle skirt and tassels, I noticed the fabric has a slight drape and isn't a very stiff type, so moving around or posing should yield natural dynamic effects. After this trial, I also noticed a few small pain points, like how the halter design puts slight pressure on the neck and might be tiring after prolonged wear, but stretching a bit during shooting breaks solves the problem fine.

To get good angles during the fitting process, I specifically wiped the mirror clean and found several stances, such as twisting the waist, single-leg standing, and raising both arms—most movement ranges were safe. It's just that this outfit has many details from the front, while the natural drape of fabric in the back is also quite distinctive; although a Mirror selfie can't see the back, I could feel thought was put into the waist tailoring behind as well. Going through the entire fitting, I felt the care put into details for this garment; although currently just a preliminary fitting stage, I can already imagine the effect of the full final photos.