The makeup and costume testing session before shooting the official photoset usually records these preparations completely. This techwear jacket with a bright orange lining in the photos is the highlight of this styling log. Many fellow enthusiasts might be curious about the state before the complete photoset is out, so this post is a perfect opportunity to share some outfit details. This jacket was chosen because its three-dimensional tailoring at the collar and hood is excellent, with a pure white outer layer paired with the high-saturation orange lining, supplemented by black drawstrings and yellow buckles, giving it a strong techwear and sporty feel. However, this kind of stiff jacket has some physical limitations during body movements, so during the try-on stage, I needed to repeatedly raise my arms and turn around to confirm that the patchwork stitching wouldn't rip due to large movements. The pockets are also designed right on both sides of the thighs.
Regarding the makeup section, a simplified trial makeup is usually done before the official photoshoot. The phrase mentioned in the post title, 'only applying foundation on the upper half of the face,' was indeed my little shortcut this time. Since there is a high probability that I'll need to wear a black face mask throughout the subsequent shoot, I placed the entire focus of the base makeup and shading on the eyebrow and eye area. The lower half of the face's makeup is hidden by the mask, so there was no need to spend too much time on it. The eye makeup intentionally enhanced the elongation of the outer corners, paired with a silver-grey wig with straight bangs and purple-pink colored contact lenses, presenting a cold atmosphere overall. The wig strands are relatively lightweight; when styling, one must pay attention to the layers of the bangs to avoid blocking the eyeballs and affecting the transmission of the gaze.
During shooting, within the perspective of the first image, having the hand naturally placed at the collar zipper looks the most natural, precisely displaying the folding layers of the neckline, while the wide belt also visually tightens the waistline. The two vertically stitched perspectives in the second image are actually trials of different arm-raising movements, but as a cover photo, the composition of the first image is more solid, and the character's proportion within the frame is just right, avoiding the tension of edge cropping. The black mask in this look acts not only for protection but also serves as an important prop to embellish a sense of mystery, which, paired with the silver ring accents, ensures the overall styling has a sense of line without being overly monotonous.
When pairing this kind of jacket with a wide belt, you need to find the right tightness—too loose will look bloated, while too tight will affect breathing. This time, shifting the position of the waist corset slightly upward could optimize the visual proportion of height. The choice of wig color is also crucial; silver-grey has a better reflective effect in well-lit environments, which perfectly neutralizes the stark white tone of the white jacket, making the overall colors look more harmonious visually. This kind of preparation work before every official photoset is actually where details are best seen. By the way, the waterproof fabric of this jacket has a slight matte texture under dim light. If there are better outdoor scenes for shooting in the future, the output rate should be even higher.