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Oh, wow. The HUGE theatrical costume company in my town is going out of business, which is sad. But they are pretty much giving away the store, which is intoxicating.
This morning I made my fourth trip. I can't stay away. I have three crinolines, three 18th century gowns, a perfectly authentic Carmelite nun's habit, God knows how many hats, petticoats, leotards, tights, and wigs -- most of them for $5 a pop, or less. And today I bought a stunning black 30s style dress (with satin wrap) from a production of Mame. It goes perfectly with the shoes, made in Spain and utterly unworn, that I got for a dollar.
My feeble old camera is fritzing, or I'd be spamming like mad.
They're also selling huge bolts of fabric, and I got stuff to make curtains for the new house.
I don't do costumes but once a year, on Halloween. But these are the guys I rent from, and when they're gone... gah! And a lot of this stuff is beautifully made. They're works of art! I must give them a loving home!
Okay, it's possible that this is odd behavior. But it's fun, dang it. And you should see that Mame dress. OMGso lovely.
This morning I made my fourth trip. I can't stay away. I have three crinolines, three 18th century gowns, a perfectly authentic Carmelite nun's habit, God knows how many hats, petticoats, leotards, tights, and wigs -- most of them for $5 a pop, or less. And today I bought a stunning black 30s style dress (with satin wrap) from a production of Mame. It goes perfectly with the shoes, made in Spain and utterly unworn, that I got for a dollar.
My feeble old camera is fritzing, or I'd be spamming like mad.
They're also selling huge bolts of fabric, and I got stuff to make curtains for the new house.
I don't do costumes but once a year, on Halloween. But these are the guys I rent from, and when they're gone... gah! And a lot of this stuff is beautifully made. They're works of art! I must give them a loving home!
Okay, it's possible that this is odd behavior. But it's fun, dang it. And you should see that Mame dress. OMGso lovely.
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You aren't by any chance interested in a puffy shirt, are you? I bought it because the seamstress was being really helpful, and she went on and on about how the tiny pleats were a lost art. It looks kind of slavic. Up to you. :)
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Oh, wonderful. Thank you so much.
As to the shirt, I like ethno-look so I'm indeed interested in the puffy shirt. (Unless it's snow-white. Can't wear white, washes out my skin.)
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Oh, heavens, nothing worth speaking of. Don't worry about it! I'm just glad a few more bits from that awesome sale are getting a home.
Also, is there any, like, German specialty you have set your eyes on, which I could get you?
The only things I can think of at the moment are edible and difficult to mail, like creamy pastries or interesting mustards. :D But you'll be sure to send me an autographed copy of Muppet!Angel when it's out, I hope?