[Key cosplay] Blue Archive Swimsuit, a Refreshing Moment by the Summer Pool

This swimsuit sailor suit used for this shoot is actually quite sophisticated in its garment structure. The outer layer features the classic white base with black-edged sailor collar, paired with a high-neck black inner top, visually retaining a bit of uniform feel. The black bow at the chest and the pink star brooch are the finishing touches, perfectly echoing the pink geometric halo hair accessory on top of the head. The abdomen of the upper body bodysuit adopts a black tulle material; this semi-translucent fabric has a great texture under strong light, being both breathable and not too dull. To increase layering, the lower body is paired with black board shorts edged with white ruffles, which feel safer to wear and more convenient to move in compared to traditional styles. The sides of the bodysuit feature high-slit designs, which showcase the waistline wonderfully when standing and sitting.
In terms of makeup, I deliberately chose contact lenses with a reddish-pink tint to restore the character's eye color. The eyeshadow deepened the contour of the eye sockets, and a little glitter was used to highlight the aegyo-sal, making the gaze look more of that 2D translucent feel. Since it was shot at an outdoor pool, the natural light was extremely strong, so the base makeup was applied very cleanly, focusing on the slight red tint on the lips to stay as close to the character's setting as possible. Additionally, the wig is easily affected by static electricity outdoors. To maintain its smoothness, the makeup artist and I constantly used hairspray to manage the hair strands.
In the first standing photo, I wore black glossy leather gloves. This type of glove material hugs the hand closely, clearly showing the bending curves of the fingers during movements. I chose to strike a pose that looked slightly strained, as if trying to grab something, which, paired with a straight-on lens angle, adds a bit of interactivity. A gentle breeze happened to blow by during the shoot, and the moment the wig fluttered was caught by the photographer, with the hair edges having a great translucent glow under the sunlight—this is also the charm of location photography, as many natural movements are hard to replicate in a studio.
In the second photo sitting by the pool, I took off the gloves, displaying a more natural finger state, and the pink manicures were specially done for this shoot. The sitting posture presses the body weight against the yellow pool edge, with both legs placed together to the side, which stretches the leg lines very well. These black stockings actually absorb heat quite a bit, but shooting by the water, matched with the blue-and-yellow floating mat background, creates a very sharp color contrast. A little absolute territory is left between the ruffles of the skirt hem and the stockings, which visually makes proportions look even better. To capture this lazy feeling, I tried several different back and hand support angles, ultimately choosing this most relaxed version.
Location photography truly relies heavily on lighting. The sunlight at 3 or 4 PM isn't too glaring, casting a natural reflection on the white sailor suit, and the sparkling blue of the water surface serves as a great cool-toned background to highlight the character. To keep hair from sticking to my face, I constantly tidied my bangs during shooting breaks. Overall, this outfit balances the character's recognizability and the swimsuit's refreshing vibe. Whether standing or sitting, as long as you make good use of the high-slit design on the waist and the tulle material, you can capture photos with high visual impact. Special attention was paid to sunscreen and touch-ups by the pool this time; after all, shooting in heavy makeup under strong light directly determines the final quality of the photos.