The layering of this costume is very rich, and putting it on takes quite a bit of thought. The upper body corset structure fits snugly, paired with dark long sleeve covers and an inner lining with orange pleats, which slightly restricts arm movement. The mechanical-textured accessory on the back is quite heavy, and the joints need to be adjusted to the right angle to maintain natural standing and sitting postures. The wig has been carefully trimmed and styled, especially the bangs, which are kept as close to the edge of the forehead as possible, matching bright blue contact lenses and orange-pink makeup to get close to the character's visual effect.
The shooting scene was specially chosen to be indoors with large wooden-framed windows. Sunlight diffused through the white gauze curtains, making the light very soft. To match the gorgeous yet slightly retro style of the costume, I shot at two locations: the sofa and the dining table. When on the sofa, because the skirt hem is a multi-layered stacked design, the back hem needed to be smoothed out a bit when sitting down to avoid awkward wrinkles. The crossed-legs sitting posture can well showcase the texture of the white stockings and the lines of the legs, while also allowing the overall skirt hem to drape naturally. The focus of the looking-back posture lies in the twisting of the shoulders and spine, fully displaying the hollow design of the back, with the chin slightly tucked, and the gaze maintaining a cold and calm state.
After moving to the dining table scene, the richness of the props increased a lot. White lace was specially spread as a tablecloth, featuring ceramic teapots, teacups, vintage brass candlesticks, and crystal decorations, along with white flower arrangements and a picture frame. Holding a teacup or gently touching the cuffs made hand movements less stiff. Since the material of the sleeve covers is relatively stiff, extra care was needed when picking up the small teacup to avoid knocking it over. I tried sitting sideways and turning my head to look at the lens, which captured the front details of the costume while also bringing out a bit of background depth of field.
The entire shooting process tested physical strength and patience, especially maintaining long-term looking-back and sitting postures. However, seeing that the clothing details, scene atmosphere, and lighting coordination in the final photos all reached the expected effects, I felt it was totally worth it. This time, the focus was mainly on presenting the costume's structure and integrating with the environment, without making too many exaggerated movements. I hope this quiet atmosphere can convey a certain trait of the character herself.