Shen's new Chinese-ish outfit

[Dirili]

yay! Now that I'm done with all my obligations for the moment I'm finally clothing my Iplehouse gang.

Starting with Shen (Bichun EID superhero body). Think I spent the last 3 days sewing this? I designed it with some Chinese elements, but wanted it to be a little different. Still not sure what to do about footwear... I don't like any of Iplehouses' EID shoes for this outfit and no others that I've found anywhere fit. I don't want to do slippers, boots or sandals. Will have to think about it for a while.

[Iwa_Hoshi]

He looks like a fighter in that. Barefeet is nice tooo when you're training.

What about using bandages or pads like how some folks use wrist pads to protect the back of their hands?

[Lamia of the Dark]

Looks awesome >_<

[yarwel]

Your sewing looks amazing as always. He's really coming together as a character.

By no slippers, do you mean you don't want kung-fu shoes like these(link is human size): http://www.goodorient.com/Dragon_Chinese_Traditional_Kung_Fu_Brocade_Shoes_P23103
I think they would look good with his outfit, but maybe they are too typical? You could also consider Chinese leather clogs or something like these(link also human sized):
http://detail.en.china.cn/provide/1072649500.html
I also like Iwa-hoshi's suggestion of some kind of binding. Hope you find what you're looking for.

[Dirili]

Thanks you all!

Right yarwel, I don't want kung-fu shoes for him. They just don't suit his character. Binding, or shoes a bit like that 2nd pic you posted might work! I'll have to think on it for a while.

I might redo the pants too. The material is a bit too flimsy, plus I was thinking about getting some more of the gold trim that I used for the top and use that for the pants as well. I had made the pants first and thought the thin trim looked best on them, but after making the top, I feel like maybe using the thick trim might have matched the pieces better.

[maywong]

Great Job!

[kurosu.chan]

What about "genie shoes"? I don't know what they're really called...but I saw a picture of a genie wearing them once, so now they're "genie shoes" XD Fancy slipper-type shoes with pointed toes?

[richila]

Thanks you all!

Right yarwel, I don't want kung-fu shoes for him. They just don't suit his character. Binding, or shoes a bit like that 2nd pic you posted might work! I'll have to think on it for a while.

I might redo the pants too. The material is a bit too flimsy, plus I was thinking about getting some more of the gold trim that I used for the top and use that for the pants as well. I had made the pants first and thought the thin trim looked best on them, but after making the top, I feel like maybe using the thick trim might have matched the pieces better.

I think you are right about the thick trim on the pants-i think it will give them an elegance they are lacking in comparison to the top. That second pair of shoes looks really interesting-what kind of material would you use?

[Dirili]

Aaah, the new pants look so much better!



yeah, still undecided about the shoes... want to have something a touch more modern about them to bring the costume into the present day a bit. Think I may have to delve into attempting shoe making a bit at some point. Think i'll leave him barefoot for now while I clothe the others.

[richila]

Nice! The wide trim really makes those pants.