"Li Sushang, Senior Disciple of the Edgeworth Sect, ready for instruction." Trying on the complete costume for Honkai Impact 3rd's Li Sushang today; the moment I laid eyes on this outfit, the crisp blue-and-white color palette felt wonderfully refreshing, and actually wearing it proved even more comfortable than anticipated for a role-playing game look.
First, regarding the feel of the upper garment: the inner white form-fitting suit has great elasticity, while the white shoulder armor pieces are secured via snaps and Velcro. They require precise positioning during wear, or they can easily shift when moving your arms. The deep blue V-neck cut and red cord lacing across the chest contour snugly to the body. I made slight adjustments to the red cord knots and tassels at the waist during the fitting to ensure they wouldn't swing wildly during poses. The white arm gloves with blue motifs and matching bracers cover most of the forearm, providing dependable grip when wielding the sword.
The lower half features a high-low blue cape-style skirt layered over black shorts. The most satisfying detail is the black leather thigh strap on the leg—it sits securely on the thigh and, paired with the black-and-white knee-high boots, visually elongates leg proportions. During this try-on haul, I tested a few poses: first, holding the sword in profile; second, standing with hands on hips; and third, executing a high kick. I initially worried that this long skirt would severely restrict leg lifts, but wearing it showed that the side slits leave ample clearance. A high kick not only avoids snagging, but showcases the details of the thigh strap and boots with fantastic dynamic extension.
As for props, the greatsword is larger than expected; the metallic lacquer on the hilt and the blue-and-silver finish on the blade carry tangible weight and texture. Posing single-handedly with the raised blade requires wrist and arm strength to steady the center of gravity while maintaining composed facial expression. The wig is a straight dark brown style with face-framing sidelocks to contour the cheeks, topped with a blue-and-white bow ornament. The hair strands fall smoothly without unnatural shine, offering a clear advantage under camera lighting.
The shooting setting was a standard indoor room, propping up the phone to snap directly into the mirror. Warm ambient lighting hitting the blue-and-white fabrics created crisp contrast. To keep images authentic, no heavy filters were applied—the main goal was assessing proportions and garment details straight out of the native camera. Fittings test one's patience: where a seam bunches or a movement feels restricted can only be uncovered once worn. For example, the streamers at the back waist look bulky if posture slips, so I continuously calibrated my stance to adapt to the costume's weight distribution.
The overall execution of this costume is quite solid, leaving just a few minor details to fine-tune, such as the placement of the waist sash and the mounting angle of the hairpiece. This Li Sushang ancient style cosplay look possesses incredible dynamic presence, well-suited for martial arts action or sword-flight staging. Next, I'll examine how the fabric behaves under varied lighting to decide whether any outdoor alterations or padding are needed. A fitting is an ongoing dialogue with the garment; that wraps up today's record, and I'll share more once further adjustments are made.