[Entelechia Cosplay] Trying On Two Distinctly Different Styles from Arknights

Whenever I have free time, I dive right into doing Cosplay fitting for Arknights. Since I'm feeling in great condition today, I snapped a few quick mirror selfies to document two completely different outfits. The fitting process is actually quite tedious, especially adjusting accessories and footwear, but every time I put them on, I can feel the character's charm. Looking at it from another perspective, it's also a different kind of flow state experience.

Let's talk about the first outfit first. The overall visual feel is bright and lively. The layered coat adds a lot of depth—from the white lantern sleeve base top, to the red sleeve covers and pieced waist cincher, paired with a navy blue pleated skirt, creating a vivid color contrast. However, what gave me the most trouble were the white mid-calf boots on my feet. The red lacing on the sides required some time to tie just right—neither too tight nor too loose—so they look decorative while making sure they don't pinch my feet when taking them on and off. The metallic buckles and belt layers around the waist also need to be arranged neatly; otherwise, it looks bulky around the abdomen when standing sideways. The light and airy posture of the upper body, combined with the sheer tulle trailing behind, floats easily when moving around, leaving plenty of dynamic little details to appreciate.

The second outfit presents a completely different aura, switching to a mature style. The black tube top dress itself has a simple cut, but the cutout design on the side of the waist demands a lot from body lines; it requires strict attention to posture and keeping the core engaged to carry that sense of elegance. The most eye-catching part of the entire dress is the peacock green puff sleeves, creating a vintage color contrast with the black dress. The black long gloves seamlessly connect to the sleeves, maximizing the overall layered look. Two deep red 3D roses and red agate beaded chains on the side of the waist add rich texture, making soft clinking sounds when walking, and this sense of weight actually gives poses more presence. The black single-strap high heels are also a highlight of the outfit, flattering the leg lines nicely once put on.

During the actual fitting process, choosing the right angle for a mirror selfie is also crucial. Because a dress with a black base and green sleeves can easily look dim or bulky if you just stand straight in front of the camera, you need to tilt slightly and use hand gestures to highlight the proportion between the waistline and hips. In contrast, although the first outfit has many elements, because the colors are lighter, the demands on body posture are actually less strict.

Trying on both outfits was actually quite exhausting, especially adjusting half-body and full-body compositions back and forth in a limited indoor space. However, immersing myself in the character and experimenting with different looks and makeup is a purely enjoyable experience in itself. Different fabric textures and tailoring logics gave me new insights during the fitting process. Rather than just taking pretty pictures, being able to move around in them and capture their natural physical characteristics often helps me find the best way to present them. I hope these fitting details will come in handy when doing the official photoshoot later, as a good foundation is essential for a great shoot.