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Another costume option... I decided that I should make a costume that I already have a wig for, and this one's been on my radar for the last few years. I made a Rg Veda child Ashura in 2005, but I didn't have a wig, and I just don't have the slim, elegant figure that he does. This costume would at least hide some of my apparent "imperfections".

The only trouble right now is, pricing out fabric, I could probably make it cheaper from stuff from the store if I catch the right sales (IF...) and if I'm willing to sacrifice some of my hmmm... integrity? to make it. I really want non-slubby silk, but the chain here doesn't sell anything but. I haven't looked any of the sari shops in town, but I'm not convinced they'll have what I want either. Nor, for that matter, will the online store I'm currently looking at. *le sigh* Right now, I'm looking at $200 US or so, just for fabric and the means to dye it, not including accessories. Guh.

I would really love to have it for this years' con circuit, but it just doesn't look feasible atm...

Another option is Shinku from Rozen Maiden, or Princess Peach. Both would be significantly less in cost.