‘Street Fighter’ Chic: How to Do a Chun-Li Closet Cosplay

Creative ways to accessorize and personalize your Chun-Li closet cosplay.

Chun-Li is one of the oldest and most respected female video game characters of all time. She packs a punch and a hell of a high kick and is a central character in the Street Fighter series. Chun-Li is also one of the most famous, recognizable characters in the world. Today we’re throwing together a kick-ass closet cosplay list to inspire your creative vibes!

Chun-Li is a martial artist and Interpol artist who might just be the strongest woman in the world. She’s the female protagonist of the series, on a mission of revenge that just won’t quit. Through each game, her garb evolves, becoming more elaborate but still maintaining its signature mandarin collar and blue-and-gold detailing. This list is meant to kick-start your planning process for a cosplay build that’s sure to sweep you off your feet!

Chun-Li Closet Cosplay: The Dress

Amazon is a fabulous place that hosts many independent vendors who’ve created pretty decent cosplays. For Chun-Li, there are several ready-to-wear options that just require a click and a purchase. This one is pretty decent! Good color, a nice fit, and looks to have good movement for those high-kicks.

If you want something with a lower price point and a bit more vintage feel, this is a great option. Light and easy, the fabric looks less likely to wrinkle as well.

Chun-Li Closet Cosplay: The Boots

Honestly, it’s the boots that make the cosplay for me. I’m a sucker for a Converse-style boot, and any time a cosplayer wears Chucks for their cosplay, I stand up and cheer. These are non-branded, but that makes for much more customization. You can add as much detailing as you like!

Chun-Li Closet Cosplay: The Bracelets

You’ve gotta finish the look off with some serious bling. And by serious, I mean you better take her seriously, or she’ll punch you with these spiked bracelets! These definitely have a 2000s emo vibe, but when partnered with the Chun-Li cosplay, they’re just the right touch to tie the look together.

^{Oh hey! BoLS might make a little dolla-dolla if you decide to buy these items. We need to save up for more cosplay action, so every click and purchase is appreciated.}

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Author: Jennifer Larsen

Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium. Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models. Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.