Thanks to some discussions with
solstice_lilac and
kambriel about dark mori and strega fashion, I finally broke down and created a pinterest board. (Yes, I'm on pinterest) https://www.pinterest.com/gothiccharmscho/witchy-fashion/
There's a LOT I like about the drapey, layered, hello-I-am-a-fairytale-witch look. (Go on, look surprised). Now I just need to stop listening to the Body Image Demons about how I'll look like a round pile of black laundry ...
(Wide elastic belts will probably help with that issue. That, and going with tunic tops where the fullness is through the hips, instead of giant baggy shirts and sweaters.)
(Who am I kidding? I am going to pile these layers under a fitted waistcoat. Which is pretty much what I already do.)
But anyway: feel free to go browse!
(Yes, one of my other pinterest boards is for gothic romance cover art. https://www.pinterest.com/gothiccharmscho/gothic-romances-to-track-down/)
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There's a LOT I like about the drapey, layered, hello-I-am-a-fairytale-witch look. (Go on, look surprised). Now I just need to stop listening to the Body Image Demons about how I'll look like a round pile of black laundry ...
(Wide elastic belts will probably help with that issue. That, and going with tunic tops where the fullness is through the hips, instead of giant baggy shirts and sweaters.)
(Who am I kidding? I am going to pile these layers under a fitted waistcoat. Which is pretty much what I already do.)
But anyway: feel free to go browse!
(Yes, one of my other pinterest boards is for gothic romance cover art. https://www.pinterest.com/gothiccharmscho/gothic-romances-to-track-down/)
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(I'd also need to be strategic with shape -- I can wear tattered skirts and long tops, but there needs to be a waistline in there somewhere, or else everything hangs straight down from my boobs.)
I at least have some of the jewelry for it -- although I wish that my Bloodmilk stuff hadn't been among the pieces stolen when I moved (a whole bunch of my favorite jewelry got lifted, because I was in the hospital during part of the move, and my mother turned in the keys *despite me specifically telling her not to*, and she hadn't checked all the drawers in the bathroom -- and that's where I kept my favorite jewelry and makeup. *SNARL*)
But, yeah, if you find a reasonable plus-sized source for the dark mori/strega look, please do share!! :)
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I keep seeing dark mori/strega Polyvore sets using this top from Chicstar (http://www.chicstar.com/storefront/listproducts.aspx?id=11172), to the point that I'm actually idly considering buying it in the next few months.
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I'm a bit disappointed in Lotus Traders -- they used to have more of a selection. I love the two older dresses of theirs that I own, but I visited the site recently and didn't see anything that grabbed me.
That top IS really cute!
I'm trying to train myself away from flowy bell sleeves, because they're asking for trouble in a wheelchair -- but I love full sleeves with cuffs :)
-- A <3
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http://www.nextshe.com/sexy-black-sheer-ripped-long-sleeve-loose-knit-top-p-9210.html
A long vest or thin long cardigan over it and I am good.
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2) You have been heading in and out of this style for a long time now. It is certainly a style that works well for you and that I think you ought to embrace and enjoy.
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Also, long skirts and rolling office chairs are a disaster waiting to happen, as I learned in the 90s with all my pretty silk broomstick skirts. If I was lucky the elastic waist would just end up around my thighs when I stood up. If unlucky I'd be spending ten minutes a day unwrapping the skirt from the wheel casing. :)
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Also, you would look great in more/ strega! You already do a lot of layering, I don't se why this type wouldn't be just as lovely on you. Or as terrifying, whatever you're going for on a given day.
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It kinda has everything that calls to me, too. That Pinterest is like my Kryptonite. Long skirts, draped and layered fabrics and textures, asymmetrical and pointy hems, "distressed" texture, no corsets, no vinyl, and lunar jewelry. Ughughughugh. It makes me want to spend money. It's really good to feel inspired, though!