[2B cosplay] NieR:Automata 2B Convention Photo Dump

Cosplaying this NieR:Automata 2B outfit this time truly made me both love and hate it. First, let's talk about the material of this dress: the pure black velvet fabric under natural light has an absolutely stunning texture, but wearing it in summer is genuinely stuffy. The white totemic embroidery along the skirt hem is exceptionally exquisite, and the cutout lace design at the neckline paired with the chest design gives it a dark gothic vibe while retaining a hint of the character's unique small-scale sexiness. To keep the sleeves from looking monotonous, I specifically chose puff sleeves adorned with feathers; as I walked, the feathers swayed along, which felt extraordinarily atmospheric.

Moving on to the wig and makeup: for 2B's classic silver-white chin-length short hair, cutting layers is extremely crucial—especially the front strand of bangs, which needed to look natural without appearing too heavy; I spent quite a bit of time styling and setting it. For the eye makeup, I chose light-colored circle lenses paired with a slightly upturned eyeliner, trying my best to recreate that cold, unyielding vibe of a combat robot while still looking doll-like. The lip makeup used an orange-red color, which brightens the complexion within the overall black-and-white tone, preventing the whole look from appearing too pale.

Everyone looking at the photos might think the poses look quite cool, but shooting them was genuinely physically exhausting. In the photo where I'm standing on one leg with the sword on my back, my core was frantically engaged to maintain body balance, and combined with those over-the-knee high-heeled leather boots on my feet—though they elongated the leg lines and looked imposing—standing on hard concrete for a long time actually made my calves cramp. Then there's that extremely low-stance pose in the final collage: one leg stretched straight against the ground, the other leg in a single-knee kneeling position, while having to hold the sword up with one hand. It relied entirely on the strength of my thighs and waist to hold up, and after finishing the shoot, I felt like my whole body was about to fall apart.

The long sword in my hand also had some serious weight to it. The pattern on the hilt is quite exquisite, showing a metallic luster under the sunlight; usually, when holding it to strike a pose, I had to pay attention to wrist exertion, otherwise my hands would shake after shooting for too long. Previously wearing the elbow-length white gloves and black leather gloves, while good-looking, actually severely impacted the flexibility of hand joints, requiring a long time of adjustment when gripping the sword to find the most stable force-bearing point.

The crowd at the comic con venue was truly massive, with the background filled with strolling passersby and fellow cosplayer friends. In such a noisy environment, trying to capture that focused, aloof gaze is actually quite a test of mentality. Every time to secure a good angle, I had to constantly run around the plaza, searching for lighting and dodging the crowd. However, seeing the final finished photos, all this hardship was totally worth it. High-heeled boots, velvet, feathers, and the heavy sword—these elements combined together truly showcased the charm of this character.