I made the terrible mistake of buying Kev/Seifer Almasy FFXII for Christmas and he was hooked. He wanted a new costume for Katsu and sweet-talked me into making one for myself... so seeing as how I'd look ridiculous as Fran and far too old as Penelo, Ashe it was.
I would also like to add that this costume was entirely made under a $75 budget from scrap fabric, craft foam, spraypaint, dance tights, and lots and lots and lots of hot glue. Someone remind me why I'm Master's again. Please.