“Let me take this [optionally, vintage] item that is gigantic on my body, chop off the sleeves/bottom/back/top/decoration [select all that apply], and take in the side seams! Look how much sexier [rarely, cuter] it is now!”
Repeat ad nauseum.
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Researching Rosie, pt II
One of the items peeking out of Rosie’s pocket is a lace handkerchief, according to this page. Could the round item with it be a makeup compact?*
Rosie the Researcher
Started research on the ‘accessories’ of the outfit, since they look like they’ll take longer to locate/manufacture than the actual clothing. Continue reading
Costume Breakdown: Rosie the Riveter (Norman Rockwell)
Since the works of Norman Rockwell are under copyright, &c, here’s a link to the Wikipedia image page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:RosieTheRiveter.jpg.
6 days and counting
So, with a little less than a week left until Halloween proper, my costume is pretty much assembled. I have everything I need except for the stupid little collar.
