Aviator costume

Whenever I make anything, even a costume, I always try to think of ways that I can wear or use it again. When I made these jodhpurs, I tried not to rush or to think of them as being "just a costume". It is SO easy for me to fall into this trap, especially when I have a deadline. That's not to say that I wasn't rushed at the end of the project; I always seem to finish everything at the last minute, and there were a few things that I would have redone if I'd had the time. Here are some images…

When most people think of 1920s, fashion they think of short, fringe, sequin or beaded slip dresses with feather boas and headbands, long cigarette holders, and long white pearl necklaces. While there is some truth in the accessories, flapper dresses are far from it. Unfortunately, the majority of 1920s dresses and costumes takes cues from

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Amelia Earhart Costume Halloween 2017

Amelia Earhart, as the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic, was a pioneer in both senses of the word. Tragically, she disappeared during her 1937 attempt to circle the globe, and mysteries about what happened linger to this day.

This costume only requires a few key elements to make it work: 1. Aviator hat & goggles (essential). 2. Sturdy coat or jacket (preferably long or bomber style). 3. Knee high leather boots with tucked in trousers (can be stockings for ladies wearing a short bustle skirt). To expand on the basic look add some navigational gadgets (compass etc); belts; medallions; respirator mask etc. For an old fashioned jacket try hitting the op shops while you can get suitable leather boots from most shoe…

So since I started this setting Decopunk the term has been increasingly used. I seem to often get an interest in things slightly ahead of the curve. Today a few links to lots of films. Also Kim Newman did a good Metropolis Superman mash up short story which might have been in Famous Monsters of Film Land but i'm not sure. It is better than the Superman-Metropolis Comic by DC anyhow. I've been digging and filing more stuff so here is some of my shiny streamlined booty. Part of the point of…

Happy Halloween! I've been so excited to get in costume. I'm Amelia Earhart this year! I have to thank the Frontiers of Flight museum here in Dallas for allowing us to shoot in their Golden Era exhibit. The day this...