Some accessories cannot be used by certain characters. Accessories that occupy the same spot replace each other when selected. Accessories are accessed through the 'Extra' category and are toggled on or off upon being selected. The player can cycle through 4 different color sets for each outfit by pressing the Left/Right buttons on the 3DS D-Pad or moving the Circle Pad either Left or Right. The character will be displayed in the outfit that was assigned to the given category when selected. Pressing the L/R Shoulder Buttons or tapping the appropriate icon on the touch screen allows the player to cycle between the categories. (Ex: The Hebijo Uniform can only be worn as a School uniform). Each outfit is aligned with a category and cannot be used in another.
The player can choose the given characters School Uniform, Swimsuit, Shinobi Outfit and Accessories, which are unlocked by playing through the story. Each one has their own unique idle animation and lines of dialog. Upon entering the Dressing Room, the character that was used to enter is displayed before the player. In Portrait of Girls and Burst, the basic mechanics were established. 4 Estival Versus, Peach Beach Splash and Burst Re:Newal.
