The upper body effect of this white-and-pink color-blocked Angels of Delusion Chinatsu cosplay costume is a pleasant surprise. Although I kept hearing group members joke before trying it on that the costume manufacturer's sewing machines were smoking, holding the actual item in hand really makes me feel its extremely high restoration level and mindful details.
Let's first talk about the overall feeling on the body. The fit of this costume is very compact. The upper body's corset design, combined with the side drawstring lacing and the vertical silver metal buttons on the front, beautifully outlines the waistline. The pink alphabet patch on the chest and the ruffled lace design above make the simple white-and-pink color scheme look playful without losing its uniform feel. The red suspender structure of the shoulder straps connects the back and the front, and the details are restored quite well in place.
The accompanying detached pink sleeves fit the arms very well. The red horizontal stripe accents happen to echo the red bow choker around the neck, visually increasing the layering of the entire outfit. The white pleated skirt on the lower body is paired with a matching large bow belt, which features a red cross decoration in the middle, giving an overall lively and cute impression.
As mentioned in the post, because the cosplay costume from "Ragdoll Monitor" is just the right size, it indeed fits my body shape perfectly with no excess gaps. The photo making a V-sign on the left shows the overall lively dynamism, while the selfie taken with a phone on the right clearly demonstrates the front details and color block distribution of the costume. The composition is also quite full, making it very suitable to be used directly as a cover photo.
However, what is shown in the picture now is the effect without a petticoat. In order to restore the character's fluffy skirt look, it is absolutely necessary to add an extra petticoat later. Once a petticoat is added, the crispness of the upper body corset and the flared A-line silhouette of the lower body skirt should become more distinct, making it closer to the character's original look.
This cosplay costume try-on is mainly to prepare for the Zenless Zone Zero KFC collaboration theme store offline event this weekend. As stated in the post description, the plan is to "randomly flash into the theme store" to experience the atmosphere. In fact, this kind of anime-style fashion cosplay outfit actually looks exceptionally fitting during specific offline themed events, and passersby and staff will get a more concrete sense of this collaboration event upon seeing it.
As for the phrase mentioned in the post, "Sorry, but I'm cosplaying a mature character again," it happens to hit the core design essence of this outfit. Although it features a relatively girly white-and-pink color scheme and bow elements, because of the cinched waist and overall posture requirements, it actually brings out a slightly mature and elegant charm, which fits well with the characteristics of the "Angels of Delusion Chinatsu" character in the game—agile yet a bit sexy.
In terms of fabric, it feels rather stiff to the touch, which is perfect for this type of outerwear uniform style, as it doesn't easily sag or lose shape, and it ensures the shaping effect of the corset. However, wearing it for a long time in summer might be a bit stuffy and hot; if you are going to stay in the offline store for a whole day, you might need to prepare a handheld electric fan.
Overall, this try-on result has exceeded my expectations; the issues I worried about earlier, like the shoulder straps slipping or the sleeves digging into the skin, didn't happen, and the fabric tailoring is just right. Once I match it with a petticoat and put on the wig this weekend, then take some extra outdoor photos at the event venue, it should present the most perfect side of this Zenless Zone Zero KFC collaboration cosplay costume. Heading straight out after putting on the petticoat, the offline theme store atmosphere is indeed perfect for this look.