The simplest things you could start with are updating the buttons and adding contrasting detail to the pockets and inner lining(just where it folds over/shows) and collar. Also adding a row of button details to the cuffs or pockets can make a huge difference.
I have a similar black coat that I added silver buttons to and upgraded with burgundy/green/black/silvery brocade accents.
Golly gosh- it's a blank canvas! And a lovely one at that. Let's see, there are so many possibilities- depending on what you want to go for. Art Nouveau, ornate Victorian, 18th century pirate, 1940s...it's capable of all those
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I tend to fall into the 1940's look without even trying, weird how that sort of thing happens, heh...
I might be interested in a pirate inspired look actualy. I've looked at a few examples of pirate coats and they dont have much besides fancy buttons and trims, would be quite easy to do!
All your ideas sound so wonderful, it really has given me some things to think about. I fantasize alot about embelishing clothing, but i often get overwhelmed when i try to actualy do it. My ideas dont always come out too well.
Anyways, i like all the creative stuff in your journal, would you mind if i add you?
OOoooh, that is one really lovely coat. I can totally understand wanting to play with it, but by the love of good tailoring, please don't alter the existing seams/lines/etc, they're perfect as-is! I'd start by switching the buttons for brass, adding some extra buttons on the sleeves, and adding a wide brown leather belt with a brass buckle. If you can find two small matching buckles, cuff-belts at the wrists would be kind of nifty. Some leather and brass epaulets on the shoulder might be a fun touch, too.
With the existing buttons being as far over as they are, you have the option of adding a second row of buttons for a fake double-breasted look. You could drape pieces of chain between the pairs of buttons, then.
I certainly dont want to do anything that would alter the general shape and lines, as they are quite perfect, but it does need quite a bit of repair...
I just discovered that it is ment to have a second row of buttons, so that it can be buttoned up in an entirely different way that looks rather interesting.
I like the idea of belts, that was sorta what i had in mind. thanks!
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I have a similar black coat that I added silver buttons to and upgraded with burgundy/green/black/silvery brocade accents.
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I might be interested in a pirate inspired look actualy. I've looked at a few examples of pirate coats and they dont have much besides fancy buttons and trims, would be quite easy to do!
All your ideas sound so wonderful, it really has given me some things to think about. I fantasize alot about embelishing clothing, but i often get overwhelmed when i try to actualy do it. My ideas dont always come out too well.
Anyways, i like all the creative stuff in your journal, would you mind if i add you?
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With the existing buttons being as far over as they are, you have the option of adding a second row of buttons for a fake double-breasted look. You could drape pieces of chain between the pairs of buttons, then.
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I just discovered that it is ment to have a second row of buttons, so that it can be buttoned up in an entirely different way that looks rather interesting.
I like the idea of belts, that was sorta what i had in mind.
thanks!
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