A great legend, and I did like Disney's version of it! This is my princess costume lol. I feel so girly in it.
I used various Asian brocade fabrics to give the costume texture. Even the white lining and skirt are patterned though it's hard to see in these pics. The blue "overshirt" is constructed like a corset, with light boning and lace up back. I also made Chinese hairpins, earrings and tassles etc. to give the costume a more traditional feel. The flower haircomb was sculpted over a regular comb and hand-painted. The flower was a lucky find. I definitely did NOT want to do the stark white makeup and opted for more natural shades as per the "Reflection" song scene. Lastly, I altered my hairstyle because I kinda hate the loose bun head look in real life >_<... and I desperately wanted to use my own hair (plus extension loops ^^).
Photos by Consplayers
Other Deviations of this costume:
Daily Deviation
Given 2009-01-24
Disney's Mulan by ~yayacosplay is an amazingly well-done cosplay, with all the colours and accessories nicely designed and skillfully executed. Thanks for sharing!!
(
Suggested by ~Amimone and Featured by
`Myana)
I like this version, because it pays close detail to the culture. And very nice hair!
Beautifull cosplay !