Black Dress

Black dresses are the epitome of anime elegance. This traditional look can range from ornate gothic lolita details to more modern, sophisticated evening wear that creates a sharp line with the character's body. You'll also notice that character artists love using deep ink colors to make the character's skin or hair color really stand out against the black dress.

The look also includes a lot of moody lighting, such as soft moonlight or hard rim lights to define the edges of the dress. Character artists also love to focus on small details such as lace or silk in close-up character portraits. And let's face it, a character in a formal black outfit just adds a certain level of sophistication to your phone lock screen.