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Myself in my Yuuko Victorian Riding Garb from the manga xxxHolic.This is about the only good picture of myself and my costume that we got during this photoshoot, which is too bad. And the reason why I'm going to be taking more of them in the future, with my mother as the photographer, because she can really help me pose, and get the camera at good angles. Ah well - it's still the best shot I have of my costume yet.
I created all the pieces of this costume, many without the aide of a pattern. The pieces include:
Yuuko
+ Corset: underneath, not visible, but fully steel boned and shaping
+ Shirt: off white cotton with gold ribbon detailing
+ Jacket: black and red cotton velvet, fully lined; pattern fully from scratch
+ Bustle with train support: from a pattern, steel hoop boning bustle for support
+ Underskirt: off white cotton with gold ribbon detailing, with 50+ yards of ruffles
+ Overskirt: black cotton velvet, 7 yards cartridge pleated into waistband
+ Bustle poof: off white cotton with gold detailing, support system internal to keep it's shape
+ Boots: purchased and modified to fit correctly
+ Parasol: purchased and painted, added ruffles
+ Crop: purchased and handle rewrapped
+ Hat: purchased and decorated
+ Wig: purchased and styled
See my scraps for the work in progress pictures of the costumes.
Photoshoot done on May 28, 2007, in Grant Park in South Milwaukee, WI. Photos taken by my Uncle with his uber camera, but unfortuantely, he's not a very good photographer, so these few pictures were the best I have.
xxxHolic shoot Victorian 1
01: Watanuki (~kellin , my fiance)
02: Yuuko & Watanuki (walking)
03: Yuuko
04: Yuuko & Watanuki (sitting)
05: Yuuko (sitting)
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Comments: 79
Woot, this one is the most perfect reference for my work... I can see everything very clearly from shoe to hat...! 
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Take your time - no sense in going bonkers, or anything like that 
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uh noe...
It's just my humble policy that every client should always get the priority...
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This is just _stunning_. There are no other words.
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ahhhh!!!! you did such a wonderful job on this cosplay <3333 its so hard to find a decent Yuuko riding dress, but you are by far the best. I am planning on cosplaying this to Akon next year ^^
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oh that costume came out amazing--BEAUTIFUL WORK, I really like all the detailing on your costume. And the pose looks great as well--you're so pretty! 
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WOW!! that is a super gorgeous outfit!! Amazing workmanship!
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you look very very pretty in that costume.. i must say..
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i envy your shoes.. burn with envy lol. you look amazing!
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oh god i have to go get me a pair
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They're fantastic, and not too uncomfortable, either~
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They're fantastic, and not too uncomfortable, either~
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They're fantastic, and not too uncomfortable, either~
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oh wow, that's amazing! I wish i had more to say about it
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Hehe, that's okay! Thank you very much
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Once again great job on the costume!! You can really tell that you put a lot of effort in to this. And it came out extremely well
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Thank you so much (sorry for the long time to reply, too) - I did put so much work into this it's not even funny XP But well worth it, and I'm glad you think so, too
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I must say that that is one impressive outfit!
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Extraordinary work as usual. I love the outfits (the boots are pretty cool too...I love the touch of lace).
Have you ever designed Edwardian era garbs before? (I saw Alan Moore and his wife Melinda's outfits for their wedding...wonderful stuff...[link] )
I think you out do them myself. Anyways, I love your dress and can't wait to see more photos. P.S. If/when you learn to resize love-er-ly boots for women with different sized feet let me know...I would definitely comish a pair for Nemmy.
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Aww~ Thank you so much (and sorry for taking so long to reply!)
I've never really done too much period work - this is about all I've done so far 
I haven't done much with resizing shoes, but I do know another girl in my program wants to do a lot with shoes - about all I'm learning how to do now is rip off the top part of the shoes, just leaving the soles, and then building new tops, but it's not going so well
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Amazing! I must say, the long wait was definately worth it. Every inch of the cosplay looks just perfect!
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Thank you so much! That makes me feel so good to hear that from you
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Beautiful picture. You do stunning work and should be paid for your talent!
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Hehe, thank you so much!!
I get paid decently, considering I'm still in school - eventually, I'd love to have a boutique, but not for a while yet XP
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Oh my gosh, you having a boutique would be awesome! I don't think I can sat it enough, your talent is superior and you truly have a gift!
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I agree.
btw, i really like your avatar. 
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Thank you!! I'm glad you think so
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I need a good pattern in my size, *Janes-Wardrobe is working on one for me.
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Too cool!! She does such fantastic work, I can't wait to see what you do with the pattern!!
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oh wow that is so awesome!
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