Inspired again...

[sstormwatch]

So, with isabelladangelo sharing a portrait with me of Eleanora of Toledo wearing a lovely outfit in the color of sea green/watchet blue that I have, I remembered that I actually have some trim that I've never used, that I had bought a few years ago from a friend

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[bwliadain]

Oh, that is YUMMY. I would do that in a heartbeat.

[sstormwatch]

Which... the portrait or the fabric & trim combo?

[bwliadain]

Yes.

Seriously, I heart that red trim with that fabric (at least the way it looks on my monitor.) The cream is nice too, but the red pops!

Why not a loose gown with the blue + red, and underneath the cream + cream? Use the color palette of the portrait, if not the actual shapes....

[sstormwatch]

I've been thinking that same idea. I have the kirtle and sleeves for the gown already, in golden yellow and black. The black will at least tie in with the trim's black. But I am thinking of making a spiral slashed sleeve to use as well, and will probably do that in the cream and gold. Then someday when I have a stable weight, make a fitted doublet and petticoat to go with it. That would work well, I think.

[bwliadain]

Oooooooo. Interchangeable pretty parts...the ultimate "weekend wardrober".
I have intentions someday of making a couple of nice but "basic" gowns - colors that would go with everything - and then spend my money on SPIFF sleeves, foreparts, accesories, etc.