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* according to the maker, the brocade bootees are ok to wear, if a
little delicate to be streetwear, but the lower cut court style they
made for them gapes when you move(same crossover fastening). Maybe
just covering a pair of flat slipper-style pumps in a fabric to match
your outfits would be the most practical option - you could always cut
a crossover into the design, with a mock fastening, even if it isnt
functional...
As for boots... the easiest way to make a passable imitation would
probably be to copy the legging idea (like Legolas' boots), matching
the legging as close as possible to the colour of your boot. Slip-ons
for preference - no lacing details to hide. Held on with elastic
under the instep?
I found the most gorgeous silk-rayon velvet, acid-etched in an Art
Nouveau leaf and flower design, in sage green, charcoal, silver or
red. How flukey is that? It was just lurking under a bench in a
fabric clearing warehouse- left over from last winter (our winter,
that is - its only just the end of autumn here!). Still not the
cheapest thing around -but I had to get some, it's the kind of thing
you'd never see if you were looking for it! In fact, it's so
beautiful I think I may have to make something LOTR inspired, yet not
literal, that I can wear for normal dressy occasions! I'm thinking
drapey, with (much shorter) flowing sleeves, maybe even in a two
piece, like jacket and skirt... what do you guys think are the most
significant design features if you want to adapt a style to practical
everyday use? (Bear in mind I have two young children...)
Naomi