How to Dress Like an Anime Schoolgirl
Cosplay is the act of dressing up in costumes from your favorite shows or video games. A popular theme for cosplay is the Japanese schoolgirl look because the costume is a common sight in most anime (Japanese animated cartoons). The outfits in an anime can severely deviate from the traditional, conservative uniform of a Japanese schoolgirl, or they can be accurate. Careful examination of the anime character is important to ensure you get the right look for your costume. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Gather images of the school uniform from the anime. Collect videos of the anime as well so you can see the uniform from different angles as the schoolgirls move.
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Create a basic sketch of the costume you want to wear. Record the details of the outfit such as the skirt length, the colors of the outfit, the height of the socks and the shape of the shirt. Also record details such as crests and pins attached to the uniform.
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Purchase clothing items similar to those from the anime. You may have to modify or create specialty clothing to match the outfit from the anime.
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Fix your hair to match the character you want. If the hair is simple to replicate, style your own. Some more intricate hairstyles (tall spikes, irregular ponytails or strange colors) may require the use of a wig.
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Dress in the clothing of the costume. Model the costume for friends who share your interest in anime so they can analyze it and tell you whether it is accurate.
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Tips & Warnings
If the anime character you have in mind is a particularly popular one, you may be able to find components of the outfit at a costume shop or comic book store.
If you are emulating a particular character in an anime, copy her makeup as well as her hairstyle and outfit for the most accurate look.
