This time shooting Riko's White Tiger Girl styling, I mainly want to chat with everyone about the details of this outfit and the photoshoot. First is this white modified cheongsam, which adopts a halter-neck design. The tailoring from the chest to the waist is very slim-fitting, which can outline body curves very well. The slits on both sides are quite high; during the shoot, to showcase the sense of leg lines, I tried several different sitting postures, paired with black over-the-knee stockings, visually lengthening the leg proportions. However, to prevent accidental exposure, ample safety measures were actually taken underneath; shooting safety always comes first, after all, ensuring comfort is also necessary to present a good work.
The two large golden bells on the head can definitely be considered the key props of this styling. They are very heavy, and wearing them for a long time makes the neck a bit sore. To ensure an elegant posture in the frame, I needed to keep my back muscles tensed throughout the shooting process and keep my neck upright. The silver-white twin-tail wig needs to be styled fluffy and natural, which, combined with the white animal ears and the black cross hairpin on the forehead, can restore that cuteness. Blue contact lenses were worn in the eyes; to add a sense of uniqueness, the eye makeup also specially deepened the contours, making the gaze look more innocent yet slightly mysterious. Hand movements also need to coordinate with the position of the bells so they don't look too stiff.
The black plush shawl draped over the arms is a great embellishment. It not only neutralizes the monotony of the white cheongsam, increasing visual layering, but also highlights the skin tone of the arms in the black-and-white contrast. The small golden flowers on the shawl echo the bells on top of the head and the golden edging of the cheongsam. The feet this time are barefoot paired with straps, and the red rope bell at the ankle is also a small detail that makes a sound when moving.
The background was chosen as a Chinese-style study; the wooden screen, antique shelf, and ink wash painting perfectly match this cheongsam with slight national style elements. When taking photos, a softbox was used for lighting, making the overall light quite flat, which can make the skin look more delicate and prevent the white cheongsam from overexposing due to reflection. To match the overall classical atmosphere, my movements tried to remain dignified, but I also added some small actions like lightly touching the bells and crossing legs to increase a playful feel. Overall, I am very satisfied with the accuracy of this styling; a lot of thought went into both the clothing material and prop details. The material of this outfit is actually relatively thin and light, showing a slight gloss under the lights. In post-processing color grading, I also deliberately preserved the texture of the original image without doing excessive exaggerated processing. The entire shooting process, from makeup and styling to scene setting, requires meticulous control, and I hope this presentation can show the character's due state. Since it was shot sitting down, core/waist strength is also very important; maintaining an upright posture is required to present the relaxed feeling shown in the picture.