Bombie Samba #3: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

The third Bombie Samba back-up dancer dress began with another one of those “gotta buy it” perfect base dresses. This is probably a late 80’s/early 90’s black taffeta ruffled party dress.  It has a boned bodice, a reasonably modest neckline, and a stretchy back which is great for flexible sizing.  It has three tiers of…

Dressing Baroness Bomburst: Simple Costume Plot & Costume #1

Baroness Bomburst is a great character to costume.  There are few preconceived standards (Belle she is not), and there are so many ways to play her that the possibilities are wide open.  My instructions were red and black (with possibly some gray) and OVER-THE-TOP . . . think “Capitol City”.  Since Vulgaria is an imaginary…