Putting on this Genshin Impact Qiqi cosplay outfit today, my first impression was that the details are much more solid than expected. Although it was just casual shooting for the try-on, the overall cut and fit of the clothes on the body were quite unexpected. The blue-and-white base plus golden piping, and Chinese elements like the mandarin collar and frog buttons are restored very accurately. The pattern on the front is also made according to the original style, and the fabric is crisp rather than sticking softly to the body. The large beaded necklace around the neck feels quite heavy in the hand and makes a slight clinking sound when walking, which perfectly fits Qiqi's slightly clumsy yet cute setting. The pink tassel and bow at the waist are the visual center of gravity of the entire outfit; although they were slightly easy to snag during the try-on, the sense of styling is truly maxed out. For the lower body, I matched it with White stockings and leg warmers, conveniently attached golden pattern stickers, and stepped into small leather shoes with pink pom-poms at the toes, lengthening the leg lines visually by a lot and looking very vibrant in motion. The wig is shoulder-length light purple when worn, but to avoid exposing my makeup that wasn't fully done, I temporarily found a white plush mask to block it, while imitating the idle animation pose. The top of the hat features a small ball, with a small yellow tag hanging on the side, and the decoration on top of the head needed a few extra clips to stay secure. The hand gesture referenced the pose in the game, raising the hand to point upward. Today I tested the light under an indoor setup; the white walls and light-colored wooden flooring made this blue-purple tone look very clean instead. A minor drawback is that the cuffs of the clothes are a bit wide, so you need to pay attention when making large movements, otherwise your arms might look a bit short.
Recording the feelings of the try-on, once I refine the makeup details later, I should be able to portray Qiqi's feeling of running around everywhere in the team yet always feeling like she hasn't eaten enough even more vividly. Wearing the entire outfit actually requires a bit of patience, especially adjusting the back and fixing the waist accessories, but the accuracy after putting it on is truly heartwarming. The nickname "Lord of Starving" suits this outfit quite well; right after shooting this set of try-on photos, I happened to feel hungry and got ready to go eat a good meal to replenish my physical strength. After all, whether doing cosplay or daily activities, energy replenishment is an essential step. In fact, what takes the most time during the try-on stage is often not putting on the clothes, but adjusting the balance of various accessories—for example, if the hat is slightly crooked, it affects the overall vibe, and the beads at the waist also need their length repeatedly adjusted so they fall right into the proper position. This outfit as a whole leans toward lightweight and soft materials, but the inner and outer multi-layered matching makes it look very layered under the lighting. Considering the Genshin Impact setting, Qiqi is a character with zombie girl attributes, so in the action design, I tried my best to retain some slightly stiff yet clueless characteristics, such as the angle of finger bending and the standing posture, trying as much as possible to get close to the feeling in the illustration. After repeatedly adjusting in front of the mirror several times, I finally took this photo; although blocked by the mask, the overall atmospheric feel has already met expectations. Next, I will continue to polish the details and get every step right so as not to let down the design of this outfit.