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  I've no idea what to go as any more - there's so many options now but I'm starting to wonder exactly where I'm going to find a suitable dress. I'm actually thinking I'll wait to see what's in TRQ now, too, before deciding properly.
   
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  I have bought an outfit! It's a fairly simple one, red, lace up top with a hint of floral pattern, and a long skirt - I don't have a specific theme in mind really, I am hoping that it will match enough with something in the Red Queen that I can tweak it a bit and add something if I need~ I always feel the need to order stuff early if I'm buying online...hopefully it works out!
  
  I will add links to other options I have been looking at, in case it is in anyway helpful to anyone!
  This one is probably my favourite, and if I could have justified the price I would have gone for it http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FESTIVAL-Peasant-Gypsy-Lace-Up-Layered-Gothic-Tie-Dye-Dress-Sz-8-10-Au-/271654968776?hash=item3f3fe5ddc8
  I also looked at these ones on ebay
  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/221706780084?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&var=520553622798&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
  http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Maggie-Tang-Medieval-Renaissance-Chemise-Summer-Beach-Wedding-Dress-Costume-/221452176050?var=&hash=item338f940ab2
  I also looked at a lot of dresses at zaful.com, these are a few examples:
  Edit: I have edited out the links, because as I was about to buy some non-Ball related stuff I read some horrible site reviews that were really terrifying
  
  I didn't always have a specific theme in mind while looking at these either, really just sharing in case anyone is interested~
  
  My partner is also looking at what he'll wear, and though he asked me to ask for ideas, he seems to be leaning towards pretty normal un-themed clothing - ideas welcome though~ I am trying to get him to go as a white-faced lord, but I think I will be unsuccessful
   
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  Oh that second ebay one is beautiful. and not bad pricing either.
   
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  I was going to go gypsy, but we were passing through Belgrave and I found a medieval long white dress - one of those ones with the wide sleeves and the lace-up ribbon at the front. It's big around the neckline, so the shop lady suggested I get it altered with some elastic to keep it on my shoulders, but also let me slip it down to breastfeed/express, whatever stage we're at come the ball. It's also a bit too long (I'm short), so need to take it up a bit.. Now need a mask and a headband thing with flowers or little gold things, and I'm set! Better be able to come, that's all I'm saying...
   
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  I've decided I'm going Salamander style, which is to say: black, black, black, black, with some more black thrown in--ya know, just to add that bit of contrast.
  
  This also gives me an excuse to wear pants, so big baggy shalwar ftw!
   
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  I'm going Gypsy. I have all parts for my dress just need to sew a few things :D
   
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  Probably going medieval slash gypsy - I bought an underbust corset earlier this year for a friend's 21st party. Now I just need a nice flowing skirt....
   
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  I think I'm going gypsy, I have a boho style top and a vest, so now I only need to decide on skirt. I am trying to decide between reusing the skirt portion of the dress I wore to the last masked ball I attended which I think provides the perfect gypsy/ball combo or just a regular tiered maxi skirt.
  
  Deb, thanks for reminding me, must get new contacts before the ball so I can wear my mask!
   
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  Yay to all of us that have to buy new contact lenses in order to wear a mask. :D
  I look so different without my glasses and I can't wait.
   
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  My glasses actually sit perfectly atop my mask, and because of the colour of my glasses and the stylenof the mask, they blend in okay too ^_^
  
  (And the swarthing myself in black from head to toe helps too)
   
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  Hope it's not hot, Shonk! You'll roast :).
   
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  I can't do contacts all the time, no more than once every couple of weeks really so I save them for special occasions, my last box is actually out of date.
  
  Also, I keep thinking Sadorian when I see kaftans if anyone is looking for other ideas
   
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  Hope it's not hot, Shonk! You'll roast .
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  Hahaha, I actually trialled out the parts of the costume I already have and, while I shall certainly hope for a mild day, it's actually quite comfortable and shouldn't get too hot. Most of the material is light and airy 😊
  
  Talmina: I agree re the Sadorian kind of attire. I've always inagined their styles to be middle eastern/west asian influenced.
   
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  I'm probably going more Landish style; I found a corset at a second hand shop and am going to (hopefully) make a ruffled satin skirt for underneath.....choosing a mask is the hard part
   
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  Iora, you may have helped me solve my problem... I already own a corset that I've never used, so perhaps if I go online I can find a nice skirt somewhere and a top to go under the corset... I have a mask from my birthday, and so I'm wondering if that will do, or whether I should scout out another one... hmm
   
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  Sorted out most of my costume today - dress, corset and mask - am going Landish too. Paul's going as a coercer knight, and I'm going to get some red face paint so Martin can go as a child of Seditioners :P (don't think I could keep a mask on him if I tried.
   
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  Nice idea for Martin!
  I'm planning on representing the beforetime in my cityscape dress but need a mask. I got new contacts for a friends mask party but couldn't get them in.
  One guess how i will be spending the hours before the ball!
   
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  I am still working on my planned costume....it will be land-ish but I just can't seem to find the overdress/coat kind of thing I need....
  
  I got a mask years ago, but of course it doesn't work with my glasses, so I think I'll be squinting for the night :P
   
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  So we had this Indian cultural event at work today, with Bollywood dancing. Naturally I'm fighting the urge to go Sadorian now
   
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  I'm trying to save on money at the moment being that I've had a few big items come in to pay for... so I was thinking about things in my wardrobe... I have a black corset that I could combine with a top underneath and a big skirt...
  
  but I also have a purple sari that I wore to my friend's wedding and wondering if I could utilise that or accompany it with something else... would it fit into any of the peoples of Obernewtyn.... it doesn't seem to work?
   
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  A sari would be sadorian i think maybe? I was certainly looking at them for options.
   
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  Well what about the Gadfians? Skin mostly covered but bare arms with lots of jewellery. I'd say the sari suits that.
   
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  Well, I found the PERFECT over dress to complete my costume, but the ridiculous website isn't letting me purchase it! (it is stuck in a loop on one of the steps, and their help pages are not working either - blank white pages are not helpful at all!) :'(
  
  I am getting a bit cross with the silly thing, as I just want to get this purchased, so I can alter it to finalise things :(