costume pictures black dress

[mekyria]

And this is what the black dress looks like. I have a dilemma when it comes to the mesh, please have a look and comment

I always wanted a black costume, but it's hard to find one that doesn't make you look like you're standing in a black hole. So this sparkly dress is one of my new wardrobe additions:


I don't like mesh cut-outs. Most of the time, they are in the wrong places (too revealing) and the mesh doesn't match your skintone anyway, so why bother? However, I kind of like the design of this dress, with the mesh scooping down over one hip. It's an awful lot of hip to expose, though.

I'm considering removing a part of the mesh on the hip, heightening the skirt by replacing it with black lycra. But that would break the line of the costume, which I like. So here's a picture of the full left view, with as much mesh visible as posible. What do you think? Should I remove some of the mesh and replace it with black lycra? is this dress fine the way it is? OR do you have another suggestion?




Work that I did on this costume included replacing the zipper, removing godawful beaded fringe (I've replaced some of it with clusters of beaded fringe, but it isn't done yet), shortening straps, redoing stitching on the upper edge in the back to create slightly more room so there would be less stress on the zipper.

Comments

[swas.livejournal.com]

I asked Gunnar what he thought (I hope that was okay) and he said it was fine, considering that the lights are a lot less bright during performances and it does cover everything. Personally, I think it's a bit too naked. The lycra-solution sounds good. Gunnar also added that if you don't feel comfortable in it, it'll show (like in this picture...) so changing it would be best, I think. Perhaps you can use the applications to continue the line on the black lycra?

[mekyria.livejournal.com]

On hand hand I think it's fine too, for restaurant performances or anywhere with mood-lights. On the other hand it's a bit too much for the Dutch audience.

I wouldn't remove the appliques, just back it with black lycra, sew it securely around the edges and around the appliques, then remove the mesh. It's the best way to preserve the overall design. Maybe I can photoshop the picture to show what it would look like when changed.

Otherwise this is a very comfortable (though heavy) dress. The bracups fit fine and it's the perfect length. When wearing it I don't feel naked, the skirt won't shift while dancing.