I think that I may have actually made a decision…….cut worked sleeves with side-back lacing bodice.
A lot of these styles are on the more plain side, so I’m hoping to jazz it all up with a super sparkly partlet and ouches on the shoulder treatments.
Next decision to make:
Fabric.
I’m still on my “must-be-from-my-stash” kick, which somewhat limits my options, but I still have too many to choose from. Once again, I need opinions! ;) Right now, only fabric options B and D are changing…..basically need to decide if I’m going to do a red or a purple palette!
Fabric Option A: from left to right – (And of course, the usual caveat; pictures = terrible, much prettier in real life, etc., etc.)
A: Black velvet for Hubby’s coat
B: Red changeable (with black) silk taffeta for Hubby’s doublet
C: Gold brocade for my petticoat
D: Deep red/burgundy velvet for my gown
E: Green and gold brocade for some sort of loose gown or Turkish coat – exact style TBD
Fabric Option B: from left to right -
A: Black velvet for Hubby’s coat
B: Purple silk taffeta for Hubby’s doublet (Other Noelle, fear not, this is a different piece of fabric than our project!!!)
C: Gold brocade for my petticoat
D: Deep plum velvet for my gown
E: Green and gold brocade for some sort of loose gown or Turkish coat – exact style TBD
I’m a nerd and am going to do a pro/con list*!
Red Fabric Combo
| PRO | CON |
| I’ve wanted to put red into my wardrobe for a while, and it is a beautiful red! | Not so much “my” colors. I love it, but it’s not something generally associated with me. |
| Very Italian color palette | Pretty common colors |
| Would looks smashing with gold jewelry | There have been other gowns (of a different style) recently done with very similar fabric). Perhaps not a con, but something to think about, I suppose. |
Purple Fabric Combo
| PRO | CON |
| It’s purple! That counts for at least three spaces…. | Not as much velvet fabric, may not be able to do train. |
| Very much “my” colors | Very heavy weight velvet (not quite upholstery, but certainly a lot heavier than your average velvet) |
| Did I mention it was purple? | I used this fabric quite recently in another gown |
*Backfired! I was hoping that by writing this out, I could come to some sort of conclusion, but now I’m more indecisive than ever. Boo. I want to start CUTTING!
