[Wanhuaroli cosplay] This purple and white JX3 outfit is really so adorable

This purple and white color-matched outfit for Wanhuaroli from JX3 took nearly half a month to prepare, from custom clothing to wig styling. The main color tones of this outfit are purple and black, with very delicate vine and floral patterns on the chest and skirt hem. The fabric has a certain degree of reflectivity, making it look very textured under the mall lights. The upper body is a white lace inner wear imitating cross-collar, layered with a black corseted vest outside, paired with purple traditional Chinese knot buttons. The most eye-catching part is the sleeves; the translucent purple gauze wide sleeves are extremely light, carrying a natural drape when walking. To increase layering, a white pleated miniskirt is spliced below the skirt hem. For shoes, I chose a pair of black platform Mary Jane shoes, which match the overall style quite well.
Styling the wig took a lot of thought. I wore a black long straight wig this time. To create a head-wrapping-face illusion, I added height to the top of the head, trimmed blunt bangs, and left sideburns on both sides to flatter the face shape. The headwear section is quite gorgeous: black cat-ear hair accessories paired with large clusters of purple flowers on both sides, silver metal hair clips with hollow-out designs, and bead tassels dangling beside them. The tassels sway gently when walking, and the details are very well done. In terms of props, this time I prepared a dessert-styled staff, with a black handle paired with a white top, dotted with purple flowers, a small bear pattern, and some small blue accessories, completely unifying with the color tone of the costume.
In terms of makeup, to fit the cool yet sweet temperament of the Wanhua sect, I used a large area of purple-pink eyeshadow blending, deepened the outer corners of the eyes with a bit of red, and applied natural upper and lower false eyelashes. The circle lenses chosen are light brown, making the gaze look softer. The base makeup remains clean and translucent, and the lipstick chosen is an orange-pink that echoes the eyeshadow, making the overall makeup look very vibrant in front of the lens.
Shooting actually encountered quite a few challenges. With people coming and going in the mall and a relatively cluttered background, composition relied on using a large aperture to blur the background or finding some clean background walls. The floor is reflective marble material, which can be utilized to use reflections to increase the spatial sense of the frame. The lighting from the overhead spotlights is quite complex; the photographer and I tried several angles, utilizing spotlights as rim light to separate the character from the background. In terms of actions, because the setting is a cute body type, I designed some playful gestures, such as poking the cheek, making a V-sign, and interacting while holding the props. To better showcase the cut of the dress and the sleeves, I also specially designed some spinning or skirt-lifting actions to let the purple gauze sleeves float up.
This entire cosplay—from the texture of the costume, the styling of the wig, to the delicacy of the props—reached a state that I am quite satisfied with. Bringing a 2D character to life through physical items and finding a suitable shooting method in a real-world setting is a very fulfilling thing. This set of finished photos presents an overall fantastical feel combining traditional Chinese style and 2D; from fabric selection to accessory matching, the details of every link can withstand scrutiny.