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Mekakucity Actors – Kenjirō Tateyama – Lab Coat

Jenni Cosplay Breakdowns, Mekakucity Actors June 12, 2014June 29, 2016glasses, kagepro, kagerou project, longcoat

Name: Kenjiro Tateyama	Series: Mekakucity Actors	Variant: Lab Coat
Gender: Male	Hair: Brown	Eyes: Black	Visual Age: Teens
Related Links: Marry, Kousuke Seto, Shuya Kano, Momo Kisagari (hoodie), Kido Tsubomi, Shintarou Kisagari, Momo Kisagari (school uniform), Takane Enemoto

The lab coat is a pretty typical lab coat. There are side pockets that he can stick his hands into, and a chest pocket on his left side. There’s an ink pen clipped in the chest pocket.

The shirt is a light purple with wide black pinstripes. The stripes continue up onto the collar and around to the inside. It’s built somewhat like a polo shirt. There are two flat brown or gold horizontal fastenings or buttons about 2/3 of the way between the bottom of the collar and the end of the shirt. He keeps it tucked in.

EDIT: Concerning the ‘fastenings’ I mentioned – Nasekii in the comments has been so kind as to point out some supplementary material, Children Record, that shows the ‘fastenings’ to be red and clip-shaped – most likely Ayano’s hairclips. This would be present-day Mr. Tateyama-only. See closeup image to the right as well as full image in the gallery. SECOND EDIT: As of episode 11, this is now incorrect. He has these same red things on the red shirt he wears in this episode, flashback with Ayano. Therefore, not the clips.

He wears dark, possibly black jeans with straight legs, rolled up wide at the cuff. They are NOT skinny jeans and need to look loose even when rolled up without being too big. His belt is brown with a silver buckle.

His shoes are brown loafers (possibly a school standard as Momo wears the same shoes?).

For accessories, Mr. Tateyama wears glasses with rims only on the bottoms and sides. It wouldn’t hurt to carry a school notebook or clipboard as well although definitely not required. (One with Momo’s grades on it would be hilarious)

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Black Butler – Mey-rin – Standard Outfit

Jenni Black Butler, Cosplay Breakdowns, Phantomhive Household May 4, 2014August 10, 2014glasses, kuroshitsuji, maid, meirin

(Note: There are alternate spellings of Mey-rin such as Mei-rin, May-rin, or even Meylin. I’ve chosen the one that I run across the most even though the musical reference to the left says ‘May-rin’.)

Realistically, we are looking at two separate pieces. The apron would be meant to come off if dirtied during a day’s work and easily retied. Looking at the back of the apron suggests that it would not be such a quick task to replace so it’s not a big deal if you choose not to separate the two pieces.

The musical is the best reference for details, but please note that some details have been made larger in order to be seen on stage. A good example of this is the bow at her neck. It doesn’t need to be that big. But it’s a good reference for the lace on the hat, etc.

One more note: on this press photo, her glasses appear opaque. In the actual musical the opacity is much less although they still probably read from the audience as opaque.

This concept art from one of the artbooks is the best all-around reference.

The apron is made out of a white, sturdy fabric; probably a medium-weight cotton. The skirt sits under the bust. There are four large navy buttons (fabric-covered is a good option) in front that appear to be for decor only.

On the sides are two straps that go up, with ruffles over the shoulders and around the back. They then lace the back of the apron’s skirt. The large bow probably just snaps or buttons on. There is no realistic way it could be part of the strap. It would then hide the laces.

The dress is navy and also probably a plain, sturdy fabric. NOTE: the colour in the musical could be interpreted as black. Your choice. The white cuffs fold up and widen as they do. There are three navy cuff buttons. I’d also guess they’re fabric-covered.

The top looks more complicated than it is. The white and the blue ARE part of the same piece but if you prefer you can have it be a separate undershirt or dickey. (It will just slide around so not overly recommended) Note how high the collar is as well as the fact that the buttons in front are fake (three matching the cuffs). The four buttons in back are real.

Don’t forget petticoats under these skirts. It will not poof out if there are no petticoats. (Hoops are likely to be unnecessary though)

She wears over the knee socks or thick tights in black with brown lace-up boots of a sturdy nature with no real heel. (Wear whatever is most comfortable with your petticoats) The laces must be too long for her as she ties them around the top of the boot to shorten them.

The hat or bonnet – whatever you call those lacey maid hats – is trimmed in lace, as noted in the musical. It ties under the chin.

I’ve tried to do some research on it and the best I can explain this is that it’s made like a lolita headband or headdress like this: LINK. And then in back you have more white cloth that covers the high pigtails, probably in a full half circle shape. I’ve been unable to find a pattern that matches this precisely, but this should be a good place to start.

The musical’s headdress is bigger than the one in the manga. Use your own discretion in how over the top you want your outfit to be! Definitely use some good lace, though.

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