costuming, lalalala

[burntcopper]

Yesterday, made the 300 dress and caught up on wordcount. Just got to make the jewellery and put the fasteners on the straps. For all my grousing about really needing a tailor's dummy, the spirit of Rosie Palm was with me - put a pin in the centre of the ribbon, made sure that was at the back of neck, settled the cloth on my arse, pinned it on one side, pinned it on the other, two minutes of adjustment, doubled the ribbon for strength and keeping the cloth in place, sewed that, and... pretty much done in half an hour.

Front
Back

Really, the straps should be leather, or at least leather-like, and the material should be hemp linen rather than cotton lycra, but this falls correctly (could be looser from the hips), is bloody cheap, easily available and isn't as see-through.

Oh, and for anyone going 'how the hell do you stay in that', the answer on the night will be tit tape and a single pin. You actually need the tit tape and pin to make sure it flashes the flesh, because as the material is clingy and elasticated, its natural state is completely decent and showing off only a bit of cleavage.

I'm rather amused that the 'sexy bought costume' version you can get (google 'gorgo 300' on images), complete with recommended stiletto sandals and bad pout, actually shows *less* flesh than the correct version.

My only real peeve with it is that because I've got a relatively short torso, the second band around the waist looks somewhat redundant.

Hmm. On the other hand, I think I might now have a spare costume for Discworld - random goddess and/or priestess. I could even compete with Laura for the role of Bethan. Why yes, going as the character I'm known for's *mother* is a bit twisted. It's Sir Terry's fault. There's only so many named curvy blondes* in Discworld, and pretty much my only other option is to start donning armour. To which I respond 'On August Bank Holiday? HOW many layers? With the running around I do? Are you MAD?'

Oh, and finally found the supplier of my deodorant in a pot that smells nice and doesn't give me a rash by ... er... looking on the label. : Cornish Soapcakes. Comes in woody or citrus, lasts at least six months. Phew. Was resigned to only being able to get it when I made my pilgrimage to the Eden Project.

*There are very few named blondes in Discworld. All the others are specifically stated as flat-chested or anorexic.

Comments

[cynicalcylon]

What was the scent you had?
I kinda liked that & was considering giving it a go.

[burntcopper]

woody.

(oh, and see the comments on lj - you can tell who're discworld people as opposed to starfury by reaction. :g: who votes for large amounts of godawful slavegirl v. short tunics on the night?)

BTW. Vampire Diaries is WAY TOO MUCH FUN. ..They put Twilight pisstakes in there.

[peterjevans.livejournal.com]

I was going to suggest you could go to Stargate cons as a certain yet-to-be-published System Lord, but Hera actually shows less skin. The expression of disdain and murderous intent in the second picture is spot-on, though.

Anyway, all respect for a great piece of work, especially given the contortions involved. My Chevron blog post describes my newfound admiration for convention costumers, and you’re going to knock ‘em dead with that one…

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

I'm blaming the skin on the costume designers of the film, since the only time you see Gorgo in the comic, she's completely covered up in acres of fabric. A bit like the purple/dark red one you'll see on image searches of the character, but with even less skin showing on the arms. Sort of a contrast to the soldiers. But yeah, ever since I saw this costume in the trailer, I wanted to see if I could do it (I think Jackie wants to do the other white one), and Sean is very, very mean with his themes - the last time he announced toga was years ago and I went 'bugger that' and went as a gladiator.

Heh. You think that's disdain? That's 'trying not to squint or gurn'.

[bunnyk.livejournal.com]

Impressive dress! There may well be people with tongues hanging out... *grin* (Just had to go look up who it was based on.)

Oooh, your supplier-of-deodorant looks interesting. *bookmarks for furture reference*

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

it's toga night. I'm predicting people with ridiculously short hem lines and slavegirls. I'm vaguely scared that we might get a Spartan or two, and has been said by wiser people than me, there are costumes you only do if you work out like hell.

The deodorant is great for being very, very subtle and not reeking like a perfume factory or leaving any white marks, as it's a creamy paste (and not stinging like hell like the powdery ones do). And I love that the site lists all the ingredients for each product in english, then in latin. Yes, other cosmetics/washing supplies people, aqua is *water*.

[bunnyk.livejournal.com]

The "aqua" thing always cracks me up. Apparently products have to have it listed using the INCI system (International Nomenclature for Cosmetic Ingredients) which is based on Latin and English.

Doesn't make it any less silly, though!

[cidercupcakes.livejournal.com]

Oh my. I endorse this product or service.

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

You are so shallow. and I'm sure you've seen pictures of me in less, sweetie. :blows a kiss: have you figured out which nano you're sticking with?

(I just scared myself by looking at other nano logs and finding out I hit 50k on something like day 18 on cinders.)

[klonecaid.livejournal.com]

one application every six months? that's powerful stuff!!!

[burntcopper.livejournal.com]

In Frank Miller inspired Spartan battle recreation with gratuitous naked men, Deodorant wears YOU!

[klonecaid.livejournal.com]

gratuitous naked always a plus.

[gmh.livejournal.com]

*cough* *cough* *splutter*.

That's a nice ... dress.

*g*

[sephirayne.livejournal.com]

That is a nice dress and you really look fab in it.

I would love a pic with you while your wearing it. Admittally, if its for the sunday night of Cylon then my outfit won't match. Oh well. Lol!

[clanwilliam.livejournal.com]

Let me put it this way: had Gorgo had access to Lycra, she would have used it. She was, after all, a practical woman.

Also, outfit looks fab.

Excuse me, I think I need to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre on my husband.

[the-hatstand.livejournal.com]

That's certainly a very flattering dress you're - for want of a better word - wearing.

[silly-swordsman.livejournal.com]

It *is* a gorgeous dress, and I admire you for pulling it off.

[the-hatstand.livejournal.com]

I thought it was staying on quite nicely...

[gmh.livejournal.com]

Look down there! It's the tone of the conversation!

[alysscarlet.livejournal.com]

You look fantastic! An excellent dress and you wear it so well. :-)

[khitomer.livejournal.com]

As Worf might say...
Nice dresss.