What You’ll Need
Navy Blue High Waist Pants
Black Racerback Tank Top
Timberland Casual Brown Leather Belt
Cosplay Prop Dagger
Deluxe Brown Boot Gaiters
Women’s Black Ankle Boots
Maybelline New York Tattoo Eyeliner Pencil Purple Pop (For her tattoo, if doing the brotherhood version, use green)
Uniqso Sweety Candy Brown Cosplay Contacts
Grey Shoulder Knife Holster
TheFiveWitsWigs Snow Bro Manly Punch Cosplay Wig
Marta’s outfit is built around functional military remnants and agile street gear, reflecting her background as an Amestrian soldier before she joined Greed’s crew as a snake chimera. Because her design relies on utilitarian athletic cuts rather than elaborate armor, getting the overall silhouette right comes down to how the layers sit against your body.
The base consists of a fitted black top tucked into dark trousers, paired with leather gear that emphasizes her mobility. The trickiest aspects are usually balancing the footwear proportions and deciding on the specific anime version for her facial markings.
Base Clothing and Fit
A simple black racerback tank top forms the foundation of her upper body. Marta wears it snug and tucked cleanly into her waistband. Any standard ribbed or athletic tank works well here, provided it stays flush against your torso so the harness straps can rest flat against your chest.
For the lower half, high-waisted navy trousers match her look in the anime adaptations. You want a pair with enough taper toward the ankles to slide smoothly into boot covers without bunching awkwardly around your knees. Stretchy cotton-twill or ponte knit trousers provide both the matte military appearance and the flexibility needed if you plan on striking lower, dynamic stances.
Securing the trousers with a standard brown leather belt keeps the waistline clean. Marta’s belt is practical and unadorned, with a modest silver or brass buckle that sits centered without drawing undue attention.
Footwear and Gaiter Assembly
Rather than hunting down specialty riding boots, Marta’s footwear is easiest to assemble using ankle boots underneath calf-length gaiters. Plain flat or low-heeled black ankle boots give you comfortable support for walking while leaving your ankles agile.
Brown faux-leather boot gaiters wrap over the lower pants legs and cover the tops of the boots, mimicking tall field boots. Check that the gaiters fasten securely along the back or sides so they do not slide down your calves as you walk. If the under-foot stirrup straps feel loose, shortening the elastic slightly keeps the gaiter spats tight against the boot arch.
Shoulder Holster and Prop Dagger
Marta carries a combat knife in an angled shoulder holster slung across her chest. A grey shoulder rig gives you the correct asymmetrical line across your torso. Position the holster so the sheath rests angled downward along your ribs, which keeps the grip accessible while preventing the sheath from knocking against your hip.
A lightweight foam or plastic cosplay dagger is ideal for conventions, since live steel is banned at almost every event. Ensure the prop blade fits snugly into the holster sheath so it will not slip out when you bend over or twist your torso.
Wig Styling and Makeup Details
Marta sports a choppy, spiked light-blonde cut with longer pieces framing her face and shorter layers spiked outward in the back. A short, textured blonde wig gives you the right volume. You can define the spikes using a bit of hair wax or tacky pomade, setting the tips with firm-hold hairspray so the silhouette holds its shape under convention lights.
Warm brown cosmetic contacts replicate her chimera eyes. Always follow proper lens hygiene by soaking new lenses in fresh multipurpose solution beforehand and keeping rewetting drops nearby if your eyes run dry during a long day.
Her most recognizable facial feature is the zigzag tattoo running down her right cheek from the lower eyelid. The color depends on which anime continuity you follow: the 2003 adaptation shows it in a deep purple, whereas Brotherhood portrays it in green. A waterproof tattoo-style gel eyeliner pencil provides sharp lines that will resist smudging from sweat or accidental contact.
