[Priestess cosplay] Arknights Priestess's Mall Night View Attempt

Today's Priestess tried indoor mall framing. The original plan was to go to the ruins or open outdoor site scouted beforehand for location shooting, where the lighting and atmosphere would have been maxed out. As a result, by the time all the equipment was put on and ready to go out, it was completely dark. With no other choice, we had to temporarily change plans and simply find a nearby mall to wander around and take some photos along the way.

Regarding this outfit, I actually put a lot of thought into it when deciding to cosplay this character. Today I wore a long white coat with a relatively crisp cut. To restore that scientific researcher or somewhat ascetic vibe, I paired it with a light grayish-white shirt inside. The huge bow at the neckline is definitely the soul of it; I deliberately chose a fabric with a slight gloss and texture, manually set the shape for a long time, and used black rigid webbing on both sides for fixation and decoration, making the overall look more layered. The lower body is a black asymmetrical skirt with some pocket designs similar to tactical straps, matched with purple lining piping, giving a slightly flowy feel when walking. To match the overall styling, the lower body also wore black tight black stockings, paired with a pair of thick-soled black shoes. Walking on the smooth floor tiles of the mall made quite a cool sound, and because the mall's air conditioning was strong, wearing black stockings didn't feel stuffy at all.

As for the wig, I chose a shoulder-length dark shade with blunt bangs, paired with that black glossy headband. It's actually a huge test for face shapes; I adjusted the position several times to make the edges look more natural. In terms of makeup, to get close to the character's traits, I wore light grayish-blue contact lenses, put a lot of effort into the eye makeup by lengthening the eyeliner and applying dense false eyelashes, hoping to create a deep yet somewhat aloof gaze. To be honest, though, in an environment like a mall full of warm-toned lighting and cute plush toys, wearing a wig and heavy cosplay makeup while frantically taking mirror selfies with a phone, there was still some psychological pressure. I always felt that passing aunties were looking at me with curious eyes, and some even whispered about whether I was shooting a video.

Regarding the OOC apology mentioned at the beginning of the post, it's because the character's aura itself should be relatively calm, inscrutable, and even carrying a bit of detachment. But today, because I didn't get to shoot outdoors and there were quite a few fun things in the mall, my mood during selfies was actually quite relaxed, failing to fully display that heavy or cold state. The poses might also have leaned towards being casual and random, lacking that "do not approach" sense of distance. Therefore, I can only briefly showcase the clothing's cut and overall effect. For the indoor lighting and messy background, I can only rely on post-processing to slightly adjust the color tones to compensate. Anyway, I'm quite satisfied with the details of this outfit, and next time I have a chance, I still need to get up early to do an outdoor shoot.