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Misa
Amane
Death
Note
time completed: End of January 2007
hours spent: 15
worn at: TNT 13 - Special Edition, Anime Central 2007, Ani-magic 2007
Why I chose to make this costume:
I devoured the Death Note
manga as soon as I was introduced to it. The artwork, the story,
the characters.. it was incredible. I soon developed a fondness
for Misa Amane's sole devotion and loyalty to Raito, as well as
her contrast sweet Lolita girl/Kira persona.
When I decided to cosplay Misa, I was overwhelmed with her many
adorable outfit choices. In the end I chose to design an outfit
for her, and this is the result.
How I made this costume:
I envision Misa wearing this ensemble to a photoshoot or a special
event. The costume is based on elements of Misa's style of dress
from the manga. I chose all black because it would be a stark
contrast against her blond hair. There is a flash of purple from
the petticoat, mainly because I haven't found a black one that
is short and full. But it looks pretty cute actually.
Anyway, I found this amazingly soft and heavy wool blend and created
the cropped jacket, corset and circle skirt. The jacket was sewn
with leather strips, lace overlay, and black fluffy fleece trim
on the sleeves, and a generous fat fleece trim along the hem.
I made the corset with lace overlay on the front panels, three
strips of leather as decor on either side, and lace trimmings
on the top and bottom hems. It is fully lined and heavily boned,
with eyelets down the front for closure.
The skirt has a lace overlay fleur de lys design appliquéd
on the front panel, and two rows of matching eyelets connecting
it to the side panels.
I already owned the fur boots, I bought the Death Note online,
and gathered some cute Misa-ish jewelry and wore fishnet hose
and arm warmers.
The wig had to be heavily cut and trimmed, and I also styled it
like Misa's hair!
Thoughts
on this costume:
I only put
it on for a couple of hours but it was so comfortable and I liked
wearing this a lot! I can't wait to do a group with friends at
a future con!
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