This Marisa Kirisame Trying on clothes costume was custom-made by Master Zhi. The overall tailoring is very solid, especially the black double-breasted coat and the multilayered white ruffled skirt. The black coat fabric feels great in hand, and the positioning of the double-breasted buttons has a huge impact on the silhouette; Master Zhi specifically adjusted the distance between buttons to make the neckline and waistline look sharper. The coat sleeves reach right to the wrists without looking baggy, which is very important for turning and reaching motions. The skirt hem is layered with multiple tiers of ruffles; thanks to proper tailoring, it spreads out naturally when seated without collapsing flat. White bloomers provide volume for the lower half, making the black-and-white contrast even sharper. The witch hat cone has a stiff lining so it won't sag, and the underside of the brim has purple texturing, adding a touch of distinct character to the overall black-and-white palette.
Since this was just a Trying on clothes session and I haven't bought the character's signature wig yet, I made do with my everyday long blonde curly hair—it might lack that exact feel for now, but I'll pair it with a proper wig later. I stood on a round platform to take a few full-body shots and also sat down to capture the layered skirt. A seated pose better reveals the puffiness of the skirt; although this squatting/sitting pose was quite tiring, I took plenty of shots to showcase the outfit. Right now I'm Trying on clothes barefoot; for the complete look, it will eventually need black boots or vintage leather shoes to truly capture the broom-riding vibe of the character. Barefoot feels more like Trying on clothes at home, but it makes it easier to observe leg lines and skirt length proportions.
The black-and-white combination is an eternal classic: broad areas of the black coat combined with the white inner layer and ruffles keep visual focus concentrated. Rather than purely chasing ornate flair, this style leans toward practical, crisp, and youthful charm, allowing easy movement. Master Zhi is very meticulous with tailoring: the double-breasted placket not only adds dimension but also prevents deformation common in single-breasted designs. The ruffles on the skirt hem use slightly stiffer fabric to maintain good shape, resisting flattening over prolonged wear.
While Trying on clothes and taking mirror selfies with a phone, I also had to keep the hat from tilting, so specific hand gestures were needed to help. When shooting with a phone, finding the right angle is necessary to highlight the three-dimensional fit of the garment—such as supporting one side of the hat or turning sideways slightly to adjust the drape of the coat, which helps create better silhouettes on camera. Having long bangs resting on my shoulders nicely filled the empty space around the neckline; even without the character's blonde wig, this hairstyle still matched the clothes fairly well.
At this Trying on clothes stage, the main goal is to test how the outfit looks on the body—checking tailoring, sizing, comfort, and spotting any loose threads or awkward wrinkles. The joy of Trying on clothes lies in fine-tuning details to find the best wearing state. This session primarily tested fit and initial styling cohesion; I'm very satisfied with the current state of the clothes, and once the wig arrives and a photoshoot location is picked, the final photoshoot should turn out even better.