Totally random costume musings

[bloodsong1]

My Kenshin costume has become even more official, as I've mended two seams already and there's a third demanding attention. I'm going to have to go find matching thread, as the red thread I do have is very red, not burgundy/maroon/whathaveyou and while the underarm seams don't show, the shoulder seam WILL.

Wolf keeps saying "Costume!" in a vaguely exasperated way, as if I should have already realized it's not made for daily wear.

Or weekly wear.

Or "whenever I come home too damn hot and need something comfy to cool down in."

Wolf: "Are you going to replace every seam?"

Me: "If I have to."

NO, Megfaun, this is not a condemnation of your sewing skills. This is me getting my money's worth out of your excellent clothes. But do keep in mind Wolf WILL be wearing his hakama for workouts, so you should probably double-stitch the seams.

I'm seriously toying with the idea of going down to NYCC. All it would cost me is the bus ticket and my share of room/food/fees. I know I'd be welcome, but gods, I haven't paid for a con in about 10 years. 'Course, it's been about half that time since I've BEEN to one and StarFest has always had a bit of suckiness to it. Bubonicon that one year doesn't count, as we so crashed it and were there less then 24 hours. Bwaha.

Where was I going with this?

Oh yeah, costumes.

So, if I get another support check, I'll pony up for the Kenshin wig and some black eyeliner and lo! I will be Kenshin. Must practice the Oro and the Sessha and the ...-dono and the de gozaru yo/ka.

Last night, however, my rent cat idea popped into my head.

Now, I've never been the kind of person who runs around a con in a different costume every day or more. (Saw a dude that did that, he wore FOUR costumes in the space of about six hours. WTF.) But NYCC would be a golden opportunity. Spend part of the time running around as Kenshin (no doubt getting asked for pictures, as I have real sword, even if it is peace-bonded ^_^) and then break out the Hatter suit w/red vest and no tie, strap on cat ears and tail and pin a card to my lapel that reads "Rent Cat, L50/hour", L being for pounds, natch, and see if ANYONE gets the joke. Must make sure to get leather gloves too and practice my British accent. I suspect if anyone is not familiar with the gay underground of Great Britian in the late 1800s-early 1900s or has read "Stickey Wicket" (online comic, google, you'll enjoy) will not get the joke. Still debating if a Rent Cat should have whiskers.

So, what do you all think?

Comments

[cardxiv.livejournal.com]

Weird. That shouldn't have happened so soon, even if you are wearing it a lot. :( Sorry.

My machine was on/oFf giving me trouble before. Either way, I'll fix that.

[kandybar.livejournal.com]

I heartily approve of cons and costuming.

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

I know. ^_^ Now you have another costume to add to your "must make" list. Unless, of course, cardxiv up there is serious about San Diego Comic Con next year, in which case, can we crash with you?

[kandybar.livejournal.com]

I am unsure about Comic-Con for next year as of yet, but keep in touch on the subject.

[blaisepascal]

The word "costume", as used by Wolf in this case, is a dirty word, meaning a garment that just has to look right for a brief time and doesn't have to be made right or to hold together.

The word you want for your hakama and Kenshin outfit is "clothes". Kenshin wore his outfit as daily wear (as is appropriate for the character in his time and setting). If you can get your Kenshin outfit suitable for daily wear, it'll be much more authentic and a better costume.

Obviously, this advice is inappropriate for cosplay of characters that rely on magic, fantasy, or sufficiently advanced technology.

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

*cheerfully throttles the pendantic Bu*

Do you have a weekend coming up free sometime this month?

[blaisepascal]

I will be home, alone, and carless this weekend, actually. If you would like to do something about that situation, I certainly won't complain.

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

Sadly, I am not in a position to do anything, as we already have plans. Wolf's birthday is in a few weeks, how's your calendar then?

[blaisepascal]

Hey, I was on your side! I'd love for your Kenshin outfit to be suitable for everyday wear. I was expressing the opinion that saying "It's just a costume, not intended for everyday wear" to be a cop-out.

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

Oh. Well, in that case..,

*lets go, offers tea*

[cardxiv.livejournal.com]

Also, if you want, next time we're both at Barb's I can bring my machine and reinforce all of the seams with a stronger stitch. :) Stuff I make shouldn't fall apart, y'know?

[bloodsong1.livejournal.com]

We'll see when the next Bermanian event is and coordinate from there. Dun worry while you're down under. ^_^