Clothes visual reference

[sakana17]

I started a quick'n'dirty visual reference of Shen Wei's, Zhao Yunlan's, and Ye Zun's clothes because I am obsessed with one of Shen Wei's outfits for my own purposes, but it kind of exploded so I thought I'd share:
Guardian clothes visual reference

Basically I tried to capture whenever they changed clothes. It's not exhaustive -- particularly in the later episodes, when they didn't change clothes, I didn't always capture their existing outfit (=I was too traumatized to go back and cap Shen Wei's bloodied clothes). But I've tried to grab at least one visual reference per character (SW, ZYL, YZ) per episode. The set of images for each episode is arranged more or less by order of appearance.

The quality and size of the caps varies a lot, but clicking on the thumbnail should bring up the whole picture. (If you find broken links, let me know.)

Some of the caps have subtitles on them because I started off lazy and didn't get OCD about it until later.

I have multiple caps for some outfits because I tried to get different angles or details and whenever there was a full body shot that included shoes I'd try to grab that.

My favorite continuity gaffe:
In episode 34, Ye Zun changes socks when he's parading in Haixing in Shen Wei drag. In the classroom he wears Shen Wei's black/grey argyle socks but in the SID office it's the plain black socks. He must have decided the argyle didn't go with his open collar blue striped shirt. ^__^

Enjoy!(?)

Comments

[xparrot]

Ah, such a useful reference, thank you for it! It'll make it easier to place gifsets and things too...

...I swear I'm gonna go through and catalog all of Zhao Yunlan's jackets. How does he own so many? Is that why his bed is out in the main room instead of the bedroom, because the bedroom is one giant walk-in jacket closet?!

[qikiqtarjuaq]

Ooh this is amazing work! Thank you for collecting them all together!

[trobadora]

OMG, this is awesome. Thank you!

In episode 34, Ye Zun changes socks when he's parading in Haixing in Shen Wei drag.

Fantastic catch! This is hilarious. :D

[sakana17]

...I swear I'm gonna go through and catalog all of Zhao Yunlan's jackets. How does he own so many? Is that why his bed is out in the main room instead of the bedroom, because the bedroom is one giant walk-in jacket closet?!

LOL, seriously! And some of them he only wears once! In episode 8, Shen Wei folds the dark sorta camouflage-pattern jacket Zhao Yunlan wore in episode 6. Other than that, we don't see it again.

And then there's Shen Wei's endless supply of odd drapey shirts he wears when he's not in his preferred suits...

[sakana17]

You're welcome! I hope my labor of obsession love can be useful!^^

[sakana17]

You're welcome! I hope it's useful to others.

There are surprisingly few clothing continuity gaffes, considering! The one with Ye Zun's socks was too cute.

The 'ship details I like are:
In ep.8 Shen Wei folds a jacket Zhao Yunlan only wore in ep.6
In ep.21, the shoes under Zhao Yunlan's bed. elizacake tipped me off and I had to cap it. We don't see Shen Wei wear those exact shoes -- but we never see Zhao Yunlan wear shoes. It's either the ankle boots, slippers, socks, or bare feet. I checked on Da Qing, and the only time Da Qing doesn't wear sneakers is when he goes on his date and he wears dress shoes (not these shoes). As far I'm concerned, they're Shen Wei's shoes. ^___^

[no_detective]

what a GREAT find - thank you! and thanks for compiling the outfits. i'm sure many will find your collection useful!

[umadoshi]

This is incredible. *^^* Thank you!

[china_shop]

As far I'm concerned, they're Shen Wei's shoes. ^___^

*flaily mcflail*

[china_shop]

Ahhh, this is such a fantastic resource! Thank you!!! :-D

[kernezelda]

Ah, I am also doing this, have just finished capping Episode 15. I noticed that about the socks, too! ;D
Thank you for putting the images up, this is a terrific resource.

[sakana17]

That's awesome!! I knew I couldn't be the only one obsessed with their clothes! XD

[sakana17]

You're welcome! I hope it's useful.

Another 'ship detail (I can't believe I forgot to mention this one):
In episode 23, when Zhao Yunlan lies down to rest, he's wearing his typical skinny jeans. When we wakes up later while Shen Wei's in the kitchen, he's wearing what look like sweatpants/work-out pants (in any case, not the jeans).

[sakana17]

You're welcome! I feel better about being obsessed if it turns out to be useful to someone else. ^___^

[china_shop]

That's The Kitchen Scene™, right? I... I'm honestly not sure how I feel about that being directly preceded by sex? Maybe Zhao Yunlan just got changed because his jeans were uncomfortable for sleeping? *is still not up to that bit in my rewatch, though, so all hesitations and other feelings are subject to revision* ;-)

[sakana17]

You're welcome! It was fun to do and find little 'ship details like that. I think I have at least one image for each individual outfit they wear -- which turned out to be more than I remembered! They definitely have their go-to outfits, but then random clothes will show up (& never seen again). And like xparrot commented above, Zhao Yunlan has a LOT of coats. XD

[sakana17]

Yes, it's The Kitchen Scene™. :D
Yeah, I see what you mean... Personally I can go there because their interaction before the Kitchen Scene is really nice, but... my mind's in the gutter. XD That his jeans were too uncomfortable to sleep in seems just as likely, tbh!

[sakana17]

Another thing I noticed compiling the clothes is how much blue Shen Wei wears, and then I got to the YOHE stuff and realized Shen Wei's "Kunlun" wears blue... (a very close blue to Shen Wei's preferred shade). ♥____♥

[ranalore]

This is excellent.

I will never get over your discovery of the blue connection.

[china_shop]

Awwww! ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[sakana17]

:D Thanks! You started me down this road by enabling encouraging my obsession with the episode 8 suit. From there, it was a slippery slope...

I can't unnotice it now. Shen Wei in love. *sigh*

[ranalore]

I can't unnotice it either! Especially in light of my recollection of a conversation once upon a time about how Shen Wei's sometimes puzzling wardrobe came to be, and where in it his own tastes and style are reflected. I always figured the blue was a clear personal inclination, but hadn't considered why that might be significant. Now, you've pointed it out and assembled a handy screencap guide of just how much of that dark blue there is in Shen Wei's wardrobe. I mean, I had not consciously realized how many different outfits he has that are predominantly that color, I mostly focused on the one suit. Instead, in typical Shen Wei fashion, the proof of his devotion is everywhere. He literally wears it on his sleeve. Along with the rest of his outfit.

[winter_blossom]

And then there's Shen Wei's endless supply of odd drapey shirts he wears when he's not in his preferred suits...

I know most people don't like his casual outfits, and of course I also prefer those amazing suits, but I'm still inordinately fond of his ridiculous baggy shirts with the too-long sleeves: they're so darn cute! Especially when coupled with the comfortable denims/slacks he picks to go with them.

This post is a joy! Thanks for sharing all these amazing pics with us!

[naye]

Oh wow, that's a fantastic resource! Thank you so much!

[clevermanka]

BLESS YOU THANK YOU. I'm going to include the link, as well as a link to this post (for all the info in the comments), if you don't mind?

[sakana17]

Sure thing! If my obsession can help others, all to the better... XD

[sakana17]

You're welcome! ^__^

[sakana17]

I'm still inordinately fond of his ridiculous baggy shirts with the too-long sleeves: they're so darn cute!

They are! I love him in his suits, but he's adorable in his baggy shirts. They always surprise me a bit because his buttoned-up suits seem such a natural look for him, then he'll suddenly show up in a big baggy shirt. And I love how often his casual shirts and sweaters have stripes across a sleeve, mimicking the sleeve garters visual. :D

[sakana17]

I had not consciously realized how many different outfits he has that are predominantly that color

I hadn't, either, until I started gathering the screencaps.

Instead, in typical Shen Wei fashion, the proof of his devotion is everywhere. He literally wears it on his sleeve. Along with the rest of his outfit.

He does! OH SHEN WEI. ♥____♥ Like I guess really as far as he's concerned he was married back in YOHE.

[winter_blossom]

And I love how often his casual shirts and sweaters have stripes across a sleeve, mimicking the sleeve garters visual.

You know, I never noticed this before, but now that you mention it... Lol, WTH, Guardian costume department!? Was that intentional or not? XD

[trobadora]

Ohhhh yes, the shoes! They really do look like they're Shen Wei's. :D

[tinny]

This is amazing! Thank you so much for collecting all of these! (yay for weird interest ocd things. :D)

[sakana17]

:D You're welcome! I'm glad my labor of obsession can be useful... ^__^