i plan ahead.

[holli]

So I think I've figured out the first, and simplest, of my Dragoncon costumes for this year: I have a yellow-and-black plaid cotton circle skirt, and a suitably '50s white button-down short-sleeve blouse. I also have some excellent pointy black granny boots. Add a crinoline (black if I can find it, but white or yellow will do), a pointy hat, and a short black cape, and voila: '50s Hufflepuff uniform.

(I first got this idea when I saw a cardigan that made me go "huh. that could have been part of the Hogwarts uniform in about 1926." But I don't have the build for '20s clothes, while I really do for the '50s.)

Still to go: something steampunk, and the tough decision of whether I can acquire or make a Galaxy Quest uniform.

Also, recommendations for the hat, cape and crinoline would be much appreciated.

Comments

[jendotcom.livejournal.com]

if galaxy quest is a reality, i will do it with you!

'50s harry potter is also an excellent idea. you are good at ahead-of-time costumes.

[holli.livejournal.com]

The trouble is, there don't seem to be any ready-made costumes out there-- and I can't afford to get a custom one made, and I don't know that I'm up to the sewing challenge. But if I figure out a way, you're definitely the first to know.