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| Sexy warrior-woman! Totally impractical, also totally hot. |
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| More based in reality. I am actually going to make this one for sure! |
I still have a ways to go, but it feels really nice to be doing this again. I think that was one downside of getting so busy with school - I resorted to simply the fastest, easiest way to get get the idea down on paper, so I could move on.
These bring up an interesting point... I find that a lot of my designs, specifically those for women, get labeled as "risque" or "slutty." That isn't the point, and it's kind of sad that if a woman shows off her beauty or shows her stomach or something, she's looked down on. I think female bodies are beautiful! And while I do intend for the outfits to be seductive, in a sense, that seduction should come more from the woman's feeling of empowerment and confidence from wearing that outfit, rather than how much skin the outfit is or is not showing. I want women to step into the clothing and feel like a Goddess. No matter her body size or body type, when she wears this piece it helps her stand taller, lift her chin, and know - not just think, but KNOW - that she is sexy and strong and capable. That she can conquer the world. And I know, from years in theatre, that the donning of a costume or outfit really can change a person's demeanor. As a costumer, there have been so many times when I have seen an actor only get partway into a role, until they don that costume - and then suddenly they are this character, and they FEEL like that character. They are no longer just acting like they feel it.
And anyways...personally, I hate having my stomach covered. It's just uncomfortable. When I wear tops that don't cover my midriff, it's actually more about being comfortable in my clothes, and not about trying to draw any sort of attention.
