[Ellen cosplay] Zenless Zone Zero Shark girl original skin cosplay fitting sharing

The fitting experience for this Zenless Zone Zero Ellen original skin outfit really put a lot of thought into the pattern and details. The top is a black stand-collar sleeveless style, embellished with metal buttons and silver straps; the way of wearing the sleeves and gloves needs careful adjustment, otherwise it's easy to ruin the overall neat feel. The skirt hem design has very rich layers, with the outer layer being a white apron with black jagged edges, hanging with metal chains and red bow decorations, while the inner layer is a black base skirt with white ruffles, making the layering effect very obvious when walking. The belt and metal buckle at the waist are quite heavy, and during the fitting, the position kept being adjusted to prevent slipping during the shoot.

The silver spike decoration of the headband has a lot of weight, and wearing it for a long time can pinch the head a bit, but for the sake of restoration, it's still bearable. The edges of the black over-the-knee long socks have a jagged design, echoing the skirt hem, and paired with black thick-soled Mary Jane shoes, the overall visual center of gravity is very stable. The leg lines require special attention to posture in front of the lens; standing with crossed legs can make proportions look better, while also well showcasing the details of the long socks. The giant scythe prop is the highlight this time; the long handle plus the huge blade at the bottom not only tests arm strength but also requires finding the right angle so that the weapon's sense of volume is displayed in the frame without blocking the costume's cut. The red mechanism decoration on the handle and the star pattern on the blade surface are both iconic elements, and holding them in hand really feels great.

Since the official release is in May and I was delayed by various things before, the time for this fitting was actually quite tight. I shot it in the studio facing the dressing mirror, where the lighting is relatively even, making the fabric texture clear, but mirror selfies have a certain amount of lens distortion, so the subsequent official shoot will definitely be changed to a more suitable focal length. Regarding the makeup, the original skin's eye makeup is relatively sharp; this fitting tried the eyeliner a bit, feeling it still needs to be elongated a bit more to match the sharp feel brought by the hairstyle highlights. The trimming of the wig also needs further refinement, as the current layers look slightly heavy under the lighting, and the fluffiness on top of the head needs to be padded a bit higher.

The costume material this time performs okay under the lens, with no serious reflection on the black parts, and no awkward transparency issues on the white fabric. However, the wrinkles of the skirt hem easily get messy during the fitting process, requiring time to iron and groom before taking pictures to ensure the jagged edges are in a flat state. The black stockings on the legs easily show reflections under strong light, so during the official shoot, it might be necessary to change to thicker or matte-material tights, or avoid highlight points through lighting. The gripping posture of the props still needs more practice, especially when holding the scythe with one hand, where the wrist's force-application angle is not very natural, requiring more searching for the center of gravity.

Although the fitting process was tedious, every time I saw the overall effect in the mirror, I still felt that all the tossing around was totally worth it. Afterwards, the belt at the waist needs to be taken in a bit more, and the Velcro on the sleeves needs to be re-fixed to prevent bursting open during large movements. The prop pole might need to be reinforced a bit more, considering the actions in the official shoot might be even larger than during the fitting. Once all these details are adjusted into place, the effect of the official photos should be even closer to expectations.