[Iuno cosplay] Girl in traditional style from Wuthering Waves: Mid-Autumn Festival ambiance maxed out beneath the full moon

Preparing this Traditional Chinese style cosplay look for Iuno took quite a while from start to finish. The outfit centers around a blue-and-white color scheme, packed with gold cloud embroidery and frog fastener details; in particular, the waist pendants and flowing tassels on the wide sleeve cuffs had to be straightened out bit by bit when dressing, as any tangling mid-shoot would have been a huge hassle. The wig features her signature blue-and-white gradient twin tails; to securely anchor the golden hairpieces, white fluffy pom-poms, and tassels on both sides of my head, I used quite a few bobby pins. Finishing the shoot just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon backdrop paired with wooden steps and folding screens created an atmosphere perfectly attuned to the festive season.

The studio set design was very thoughtfully arranged. The massive glowing full-moon light behind me served as the primary light source, casting a very soft glow that complemented the cherry blossom branches and vintage wooden lattice windows in front. The table beside me was set with scrolls and teaware, surrounded by pink and white lotus flowers and lily pads—not only acting as foreground framing to add visual depth, but also echoing the serene mood of viewing lotuses under the autumn moon. To give this set a different warmth than usual, I adjusted my makeup slightly, pairing blue contacts with a softer blush to convey a presence that feels cool yet approachable.

The shooting process was actually quite a test of endurance. For the first shot holding the elongated box like an ancient scroll, my wrist had to remain angled outward the whole time to prevent the wide sleeves from covering my face. The second shot resting my chin in both hands looks easy, but because of the stiff corset sash and metallic ornaments around the waist, leaning forward dug into my ribs, forcing me to rely on core strength to hold the pose. In the third shot lifting the box overhead, keeping the golden tassels on both arms from knotting together while maintaining a natural expression left my arms quite sore. For the final cover photo—propping one knee up and gently touching my index finger to my cheek—the pose beautifully displayed the tiered skirt and white calf-high socks; however, with all my weight shifted onto the other leg in platform Mary Janes, I was secretly tensing every muscle to keep balanced and ensure the skirt's drape looked flawless.

To align with the Mid-Autumn theme, I set aside the character's more battle-ready or aloof canon postures in favor of a more relaxed, seated poise. Throughout the session, I constantly communicated with the photographer about light, shadow, and angles—especially highlighting leg lines without awkward skirt bunching or looking forced. Wrapping up this shoot, it felt like blending the character's core elements with my own interpretation of the holiday, making it an exceptionally rewarding creative experience.