Comments | rubywitch: Am I insane? or has the semester just taken it's toll?

rubywitch

Am I insane? or has the semester just taken it's toll?

Nov 21, 2005 16:44

After spending hours hunting for a decent looking winter coat, I've decided that it's time to get the sewing machine out again. I'm leaning toward the following pattern done in a black and gold brocade fabric with black velvet trim on the collar and cuffs. Too much? Like it? Hate it? Too much like Miss Scarlett's curtain's or a detroit pimp?

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rubywitch November 22 2005, 03:03:10 UTC

Okay, I'll put that down as a "Yes".

Thanks

alabastard November 21 2005, 22:58:09 UTC

That's a GORGEOUS coat.

rubywitch November 22 2005, 03:13:32 UTC

The Perseus has given the fashion green-light, commence sewing!

Thanks!

alabastard November 22 2005, 05:43:01 UTC

I'd like one myself ;-)

rubywitch November 22 2005, 12:17:43 UTC

I'm sure that could be arranged. Let me get this one done first and see hard it would be to smooth out the bust and broaden the shoulder a bit, before I start taking requests.

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jonthedull November 21 2005, 23:02:39 UTC

I think it'll work, actually I think it will be quite striking,

rubywitch November 22 2005, 03:03:34 UTC

And if it's not the sword aways is ;)

jonthedull November 22 2005, 04:03:41 UTC

A sword will ensure that everyone likes your coat.

How's your orange reptilain roomate?

rubywitch November 22 2005, 05:14:29 UTC

Cranky, he'll shed in the next day or two so his skins all itchy right now. He's hiding under a plant and hoping I'll turn the heat up ;)

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fiachra November 21 2005, 23:50:15 UTC

With black 'n gold brocade, sure... if you'd gone with the original color in the illustration, bleeeeeah! And stay away from that hat too...

mschilepepper November 22 2005, 00:24:45 UTC

Oh, come now! EVERY woman wants to look like Charlie Chaplin! :P

I think the coat is lovely. Looks like it'd work famously over pants or dresses; versatility is key, 'cause who wants to dink around with (or has money for) four or five coats for the season?

rubywitch November 22 2005, 03:12:17 UTC

Now, I want to add a little mustache to that drawing!

It would be fairly versatile, I have an inherited ankle-length fur (yes, terribly un-PC, I know) languishing in the closet to lack of elegant situations. My daily coat is a black leather tench that's now showing its wear. And for the "it's -30 degrees, why the fuck do I live in the North?" days I have my father's old army trench coat (cold-war/cold-winter, same diff!). I just want something functional enough for class/shopping/dinner out afterwords without spending an arm and a leg. Fabric-wise I can probably make this for under $150.

Thanks for the input!

Yay for trenchcoats fiachra November 22 2005, 04:41:40 UTC

I'll have to get a good picture of my "bless you my son" opera trench when I wear it to a wedding next month as part of my formal suit. Fools 9 out of 10 best men into thinking I'm a priest in training :^D

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piroshki November 22 2005, 05:56:47 UTC

I think the black brocade is lovely.

Now, I like the hat, but then again I'm of the sort who goes out wearing a fedora with my black Burberry trench, too...

rubywitch November 22 2005, 12:21:52 UTC

That hat's not my style but I do frequently wear either a Greek fisherman's cap or a black fedora. I also have one of those net trimmed Hepburn style fedoras for a fancier touch ;)

Thanks for the opinion, every now and again my odd taste gets away from me and I need second opinions!