For this shoot, I tried a look combining a white modified Qipao with blue short hair, scouting locations along the outer corridors of the venue. The overall style leans crisp and minimalist; the asymmetrical cuts along the hem and sleeves fluttered gracefully in motion. In terms of costume details, cutouts at the bust and waist flatter the silhouette wonderfully, while the high side slit paired with a white leg ring and black patent leather heels dramatically elongated my visual proportions—perfectly aligning with the 'all legs' photoshoot theme.
During the shoot, the photographer guided me to lean against the corridor's gray walls, using crossed legs or a raised-leg pose to maximize lens perspective and accentuate leg lines. Given how even the ambient light was, the contrast of the white dress against the gray background worked exceptionally well, requiring virtually no heavy post-processing. Styling the wig and accessories also took careful effort: hair with subtle blue-purple streaks paired with a white floral wreath and feathers made the ensemble look more refined while echoing the white primary outfit.
For props, I picked a round fan; holding it in hand gracefully disguised any finger stiffness, and the gold patterns over a white base complemented the character's elegance. Every cosplay comes with its own challenges: although this modified Qipao looks breezy and light, the long trailing train required careful adjustments when stepping around to prevent tripping. Additionally, because the heels were quite high, standing for long stretches was tiring on my feet, yet I pushed through to achieve those stunning leg lines.
With heavy foot traffic on-site, we specifically chose an open, well-lit area outside the hall to bypass the crowds. When crouching or leaning against the wall, I had to ensure the skirt hem was neatly arranged to keep the lines clean. Before shooting, I also prepped my base makeup to adapt to the venue's lighting conditions. This outfit photographed with great luminosity on the convention floor; with the gray wall softly blurred in the background, the white dress looked dimensional. We discussed framing and poses extensively with the photographer, experimenting from multiple angles including frontal and profile perspectives. Compared to conventional straight-on standing poses, three-quarter turns and wall-leaning poses did far more justice to body contours and delivered stronger visual presence. These convention photos captured memorable highlights from the event while showcasing the aesthetic design of the outfit.