[La Pluma Cosplay] Arknights Tactical Cosplay Fitting: Obsessed Even Before the Scythe Arrives

After changing into this Arknights La Pluma tactical costume, just as the scythe is still on the way, let's check out the actual upper-body effect of the outfit first.

I must say, the quality of this version shipped by MaoCiYuan is quite solid. The buckles and straps of the tactical vest use fairly thick materials, and adjusting them feels smooth without any cheap plastic feel. The material of the inner bodysuit has a slight elasticity; though the weather is indeed quite hot, it fits nicely and fills out the silhouette well. The color-blocked design of the entire gear belongs to that low-key yet durable type—the gray main tone paired with black straps, combined with those tactical leg loops on the thighs, immediately manifests a mechanical feel and functionality.

Today I'm wearing a 2D-style flat rigid headgear. Although I can't experience the fluttering texture of a wig yet, the size of the headgear is quite fitting, and the proportions of the facial features beautifully recreate that flat, big-eyed look from illustrations. It perfectly covers my entire face, which conversely gives my body movements more tension. But honestly, wearing so many layers indoors while draping a jacket over my shoulders is indeed a bit stuffy—just like I said in the post, "dying from the heat"—but to test the results, I pushed through to shoot several poses.

Looking at the photos, everyone should also notice my favorite jacket with the holographic/laser effect. Under the direct shine of the flash and indoor lights, the reflection on the jacket surface is highly photogenic, with a highly dynamic gradient shifting from blue-purple to yellow-green. Although I found out the jacket felt like a steamer by the time we wrapped up, the upper-body effect was truly stunning. The plush trim on the jacket is exquisitely adorned, without any issue of cheap lint shedding, and the fur feels quite smooth.

In this look, I paired it with a pair of thick-soled techwear-style sandals; the black upper combined with the fluorescent green buckles goes wonderfully with the overall tactical vibe. Although I don't know whether I will switch to more accurate tactical boots later, at this stage, this sandal combination is truly lightweight—lifting legs or sitting down never feels restricted by the shoes. The small tactical pouch strapped to my thigh also serves as an excellent visual center of gravity, refining the leg lines to look sleeker; I adjusted the strap tightness moderately so it won't squeeze the flesh but can still secure the gear well.

The shooting process was actually quite casual: I just stood in my bedroom with a fill light set up in front, and then used my phone's countdown shutter to take selfies. Balancing on one leg, glancing back sideways, and sitting cross-legged on the floor making a peace sign as shown in the pictures—the whole routine was completed by myself. Actually, I also quite like the shot standing while sheathing the sword; once the long white sword prop is raised, the person's overall aura opens up, as if ready to charge at any second. Although a bit dorky and cute, that 2D combat vibe instantly comes forth.

The pattern design of this outfit is highly dedicated: the length and slit angle of the shorts are just right, making it convenient for large movements without looking overly exaggerated. When the jacket is draped over the shoulders, its loose silhouette forms a "loose top, tight bottom" visual contrast with the inner tight bodysuit, which is highly friendly to petite people or those wanting to elongate their proportions.

In fact, this stage of a cosplay fitting is quite interesting because you don't have to fully put on the airs of a formal photoshoot, allowing you to discover many unexpected effects when the props haven't arrived yet. For instance, wearing this now, I can already anticipate how handsome it will look with the scythe added later. The details of the costume, like the buckles on the straps and the piping craftsmanship on the collar, can beautifully withstand being magnified by the lens. The only minor regret for me might be that the wig isn't ready yet, but the flat headgear performs decently on camera; with just a bit of post-processing to tune the skin texture and light and shadow, the overall completion is already good enough.

Overall, MaoCiYuan really put effort into the material choice and detail replication this time; at least in the current fitting stage, I feel it's well worth the price. Being able to endure wearing this to finish shooting a whole set in such hot weather proves the clothing's breathability is slightly better than I imagined—at least it's acceptable in an air-conditioned room. If we head out for an outdoor anime-style street fashion shoot later, we might have to brave the scorching sun and high temperatures for a challenge. That's all for today, I'll shoot the complete set of handsome combo moves once the scythe arrives.