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Faire Garb => Garbing => Topic started by: Charlotte Rowan on August 11, 2010, 10:27:45 PM

Title: New look this year!
Post by: Charlotte Rowan on August 11, 2010, 10:27:45 PM
I've got a new gig at Fest this year - playing flute in the ensemble for the courtly dance troupe. For that, I'm required to dress as "merchant class." I usually dress as a pirate, and I wanted to keep the same character, so I modified her story to explain her presence at court - she's married to a knight!

So I wanted the garb to look slightly piratical, but acceptable for the troupe. It is acceptable for the troupe - how did I do on the piratical front? Does it have that certain "hint of pirate?" I also have a bag I will carry made from (lined) burlap, that I'm going to sew shells and trinkets and such on to, but it's not done yet.

(The skirt and chemise are new. :) The hat is not new, but will make its Fest debut this year. The bodice is not new.)

(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n69/Aquarelle99/Ren%202010/newgarb.jpg)
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 10:41:37 PM
I get a small pirate vibe.  Not over the top, just enough...  =)
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: dbaldock on August 11, 2010, 10:51:35 PM
Quote from: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 10:41:37 PM
I get a small pirate vibe.  Not over the top, just enough...  =)

She can have a pirate attitude!   ;)   :D
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Would that be a Pira-tude?   :D
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: Charlotte Rowan on August 12, 2010, 09:20:54 AM
Quote from: LadyFae on August 11, 2010, 10:57:10 PM
Would that be a Pira-tude?   :D
:D :D Love it!
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: auntiegiggles on August 12, 2010, 11:38:39 AM
Love the new look!  Definitely has pirate vibe - like fae said - its not over the top.  Good work!
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: LadyStitch on August 12, 2010, 11:41:08 AM
I like the idea of the sea inspired trinkets and things.  Think of it as little splashes for things from when she was at sea.
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: Delireus on August 12, 2010, 03:05:18 PM
I really love your chemise, where did you get it, if you don't mind me asking?

I think your jewelry helps you pull of the pirate vibe, all those bangles you know? And you're belt and weapon help a lot too. I really like it all 
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: Charlotte Rowan on August 12, 2010, 03:51:33 PM
Quote from: Delireus on August 12, 2010, 03:05:18 PM
I really love your chemise, where did you get it, if you don't mind me asking?

I think your jewelry helps you pull of the pirate vibe, all those bangles you know? And you're belt and weapon help a lot too. I really like it all 

Ha, thanks - I actually made my chemise. :) It is from Simplicity 3677, I just used the pattern for the short-sleeved chemise (well, it's really only a blouse) and omitted the lace.
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: Delireus on August 13, 2010, 12:35:14 AM
Awesome, great work ;D I shall look up that pattern soon
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: Marietta Graziella on August 13, 2010, 08:55:03 AM
Will be wonderful to see you and your new "piratitude" this season, Charlotte!
Title: Re: New look this year!
Post by: Lady Kett on August 13, 2010, 06:00:57 PM
I like it Charlotte! Just the right hint of piratey!