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The biggest problem would likely be the anatomy, so do lots of studies and get that down. Taking photographs of the pose you want to draw are extremely helpful for reference when you stylise. c; From there collect lots of fashion and clothing refs you like, and try to work out why you like them. Then use what you've learnt to inspire more designs. :D

There are generally 2 helpful stages to character concept art, if you were unaware. They can be useful.

The first would be thumnails or silhouettes. Drawing lots of very small silhouettes will help you quickly pick a shape you like that stands out, before you focus on anything else like colour. This can help you create a coherant design that is recognisable without any details.

Then sketching multiple design ideas based of the silhouettes. Even if you love the first one you drew, force yourself not to stop. It's rarely the first idea that's the best, or you can find more interesting things to combine.

Basically feel free to stretch the planning stages, make sure you have everything planned before beginning the final illustration, because it makes it so much easier when you don't have to worry about realising you have to change an arm which you might have drawn a tonne of little details on. n_n