Thread: Mardi Gras Stripes and Lace Costume designed by Leila - $250!

Type: Full Costume

Specific Measurements (Optional): Bra ~34B, Belt ~32-35", Skirt ~34"

Style: Oriental

Costume Size: Small (bust 35-36 inches, waist 28-30, hips 38-39)

Seller's Country: USA

Status: Available

Mardi Gras Stripes and Lace Costume designed by Leila of Cairo
One-of-a-kind costume designed by the international star Leila before she moved to Cairo!
Green, turquoise and purple striped silk fabric with green beads, sequins, beads and paillettes
Very flattering, lots of action and sparkle
High quality hand-made construction
Includes Bra, Belt, Purple and blue lace skirt, striped gauntlet with fringe, and armband!!
ONLY $250

Photos here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/mahirad...PX37T3wtuTmwE#

Bra
Fits 32B to 34B like a dream!
Rib 28.5” resting, stretches to 33”
Double-hook closure like a swimsuit bra encased in sequins and lace. Very supportive and comfortable
Cups 5.5” vertical, 5” horizontal, 6” diagonal
Flattering and demure demi-style shape
Bra has lots of padding, but this can be removed to accommodate larger chests (e.g. 34C).

Belt
Flatteringly curved to fit your hips
Exquisite vertical stripes in mardi gras colors
Lots of colorful crystals!! Beaded kelly-green fringe has tons of action
35.5" end-to-end, with hooks currently at 33.5" and 33"
Secures in center front behind medallion
Center back 6.5" wide; center front 3" wide
Comfortable elastic inside to add flexibility and curve; can be adjusted or removed
Two fabric tabs on the inside for securing to your skirt

Skirt
Dark purple lace over turquoise silk
Mermaid cut looks great when twirling
Belt is not attached
Top hip 33”, straight across with zipper closure, very little stretch
Bottom hip 38-42” or so
Length 34” top to floor. Easy to shorten by cutting lace (no hem needed!)
Not able to lengthen other than sitting it lower on your hip (just open the zipper a bit)
There are no slits, but the dark purple lace is somewhat see-through up to under-skirt
Underskirt is at 25.5” above floor/hem

Condition
This collectible costume is in very good condition, only worn 4 or 5 times. There are minor signs of wear on the sequins on the back of the bra, but that’s all. It’s well maintained, and was constructed with the utmost quality and attention to detail. The Swarovski crystals alone are worth $100!! (I know this because I added them!).

I bought this from Leila for $400 and added over $100 in Swarovski crystals. Asking $250 plus shipping. Unfortunately I can't do trades.

More photos here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/mahirad...PX37T3wtuTmwE#

(I'm selling other costumes - look for the ice blue Eman Zaki, a hot pink number, and more!)

Thanks for your interest!

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to add that I have a couple of yards of matching purple lace for this, if you want to create a different style of skirt.

I also have a matching veil that is a gorgeous dark purpley-blue silk chiffon, not opaque but very light and airy. It's purple that shifts to blue in certain light. It's about 3.5 yards and the edges are finished with a tiny professional double-hem (not surged). I'm selling it separately for $50 and will load a photo when I get a chance...

Thanks for looking!
Mahira