A year or so ago I was invited to a masquerade ball in NYC. I looked high and low for a nice, yet reasonably priced, evening gown that would match a feather mask I bought in New Orleans.
The event was right before prom so I figured I could find a reduced price or clearance gown. I was wrong, but what I did find for $23 was an ugly green dress... with a beautiful beaded bodice. The rest of the dress material with a cheap poly blend, with ugly straps and a short bubble skirt which accentuated my hips that didn't need it. As a whole, it was totally unflattering. But I bought it anyway, put it on my dress mannequin and put my thinking cap on. I decided to remove the straps and the skirt. This is what I was left with:
Then I went to the fabric store (surprise! surprise!) and looked for dress material in a complimentary color as an exact match I soon realized was impossible. Keep in mind, the material had to compliment both the bodice and the mask. To the left is the material I purchased. Several different shades of blue and green, it played off the iridescent sequins and beads on the bodice very well. I then attached the two parts together and added that mask from New Orleans and had a complete costume for the masquerade ball.
The event was right before prom so I figured I could find a reduced price or clearance gown. I was wrong, but what I did find for $23 was an ugly green dress... with a beautiful beaded bodice. The rest of the dress material with a cheap poly blend, with ugly straps and a short bubble skirt which accentuated my hips that didn't need it. As a whole, it was totally unflattering. But I bought it anyway, put it on my dress mannequin and put my thinking cap on. I decided to remove the straps and the skirt. This is what I was left with:
Then I went to the fabric store (surprise! surprise!) and looked for dress material in a complimentary color as an exact match I soon realized was impossible. Keep in mind, the material had to compliment both the bodice and the mask. To the left is the material I purchased. Several different shades of blue and green, it played off the iridescent sequins and beads on the bodice very well. I then attached the two parts together and added that mask from New Orleans and had a complete costume for the masquerade ball.
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