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I'd like a few opinions from people here, because I'm not sure about this concept.

Now, people who know me well know that I very nearly worship Freddie Mercury as a god, and with that in mind I'd like to make an Aristo outfit centered around the Queen song, "Killer Queen".

The song is about a prostitute, but the jangly piano work makes me think of a woman more like the "women of reputation" from the turn of the century. I was thinking a wine red velvet skirt gathered in the back, and a lower cut silk bodice with bared shoulders. I want to make it elegant, but still slightly suggestive. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Kung_Fu_Candy]

I absolutely love this idea!! *warm fuzzies* So far your outfit sounds very ero-loli, so maybe you should add some corset detail to the bodice. And definitely ornately-done hair to nail the Marie Antoinette aspect. XD

Sorry for the lack of help, but I've never done any Aristo-loli. But I wish you much luck and send you many many props!!

[tara_davis]

I'd suggest starting by looking at the dresses of Queen Elizabeth I. Some of her stuff was amazing, and since Queen is from England, what better?

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You can probably find more, with Googling and what-not.

[Michi]

Unf. Freddie Mercury is my idol as well, seriously. What a fabulous idea.

You might want to even try the Killer Queen character design from the We Will Rock You musical to get some ideas. I just went over the song lyrics in my head and can't really think of any style ideas from it, aside from maybe something crazy with a dynamite-studded laser beam. XD; But that's sorta the opposite of what you're going for.

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Originally Posted by Michi

Unf. Freddie Mercury is my idol as well, seriously. What a fabulous idea.

You might want to even try the Killer Queen character design from the We Will Rock You musical to get some ideas. I just went over the song lyrics in my head and can't really think of any style ideas from it, aside from maybe something crazy with a dynamite-studded laser beam. XD; But that's sorta the opposite of what you're going for.

I've seen We Will Rock You, and the Canon Theatre's version had the Killer Queen in studded pink vinyl chaps ^^;;; and a cherry red half-fro.

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Okay, I took everyone's advice ^^ and I think I'll add a bit of drapery detail to the front of the skirt, and switch out the original bodice for an Elizabethan style corset. I'll try to get a sketch up.

[penny_dreadful]

I don't know that this is strictly EGA or anything, but I still love the idea! If you want it to look turn of the century-- and I figure you're talking the 20th century, not 21st , you might be better off with a Victorian-style corset than an Elizabethan one. Victoria was an English queen, too!

I love bustles and corsets, so I'm all over those ideas. Another place you may want to glean a little inspiration from is the Moulin Rouge "Lady Marmalade" video-- they were sort of wearing that style with a slightly modern edge. Another place to consider looking is Arsenic Fashions. They have lots of the steampunk/goth/cyber styles on their site, and it might give you an idea or two. For example, take a look at their Hellebore skirt. You could add a studded or spiked choker, exaggerated eye makeup, definitely outrageous hair and an amazing hat. I think you could get away with adding some bursts of bright color into your makeup and as accents on your costume.

--Penny

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Hehe, I love you for mentioning hats ^_^ I collect hats. I have one that makes me look like Sonic the Hedgehog.

That Hellebore skirt is just wow. It would look great with that "Lolita" overbust corset they've got.