This was my first original design! I wanted to make it sort of Yukata-inspired, but I also wanted it to be sort of bold and interesting.

Wig: Claudia in silver from Arda Wigs
Body Paint: Ben Nye Cream Makeup in Fire Red

My makeup tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfFvdAJetYU

I used this tutorial to help me plan out my dress! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i8rxpEerOg

This dress is made out of double-layered cotton broadcloth and satin. I drafted the pattern sort of as you would a regular kimono/yukata, but I made it so it was more fitted, and so the the obi and center of the dress are sewn in place. There's a zip in the side of the dress so I can take it on and off. I made the trim out of stretch satin, which was a pain in the ass. The sleeves are single layered cotton broadcloth, and they're held up with fashion tape because I suck. The designs on the dress and sleeves were painted on. I drew out what I wanted and then cut out the drawings to make stencils! I wore rope around my waist, which I found at Joann's. Also, I went barefoot with this costume, which was really nice!