Romani 'formal wear'

[nothingtoseehere]

My chapter is about to have a huge celebration for royalty coming to town. At that same event, my Romani character is getting married.

I would rather have separate garb for each event special occasion, however, I have no ideas for making an 'elegant' or 'formal' dress for a Romani (who are rather patchwork by nature).

I can sew just about anything, so it doesn't have to be bought.

Any ideas?

 

[OrcFighterFTW]

I suggest a formal in-period style dress but play it up with very bright, attention-grabbing (probably gaudy) color combinations and patterns, then top it all off by going absolutely overboard with a ridiculous amount of costume jewelry. I think that fits both the theme of the event and the Gypsy racial costume requirements.

 

[Jim]

 

[Warlok]

I have a book of Renaissance clothing styles and patterns somewhere around here...we're supposed to be doing a big unpacking day in a couple weeks, so we might find it then. If so, I'll bring it to the May event! Then you can mix-and-match some of the dressier stuff in colorful cloths and it should be awesome. I imagine lots of pastels for the wedding colors and the jewelry will make the outfit complete.

 

[Anazstaizia]

I'm doing renaissance italy in purple, red, and black for that event. Gypsy means flamboyant, not necessarily poor or patchwork. I recommend finding the historical period you like best, some gorgeously bright brocades, and make each piece out of a different color. Bright, over the top, gypsy, while still luxurious. Or choose a color palette and use all kinds of prints, weaves, and textures within that.