Just an update... My husband decided he wanted to try making rounded cups. Worked out very well, I think. I feel that it covers me a little more than the cones did... I had originally intended on making a mantle to cover myself even more so, but it may have to wait for now. Still need to cut all the straps shorter.
Also adjusted the shoulders so they didn't dig into my neck when I drink. Can't have that. As of now they are just strapped across the chest and around the back. Very flexible, and I could wear one shoulder without the other if I chose to at this point. Seeing as where I live it can get over 100 degrees outside and very humid, I wanted some versatility... The ability to wear some of it without all of it if I really wanted to.
There's a lot I'd still like to do, including adding fur and a little chain mail here and there, too. I'd also like to get an axe and shield... We'll see. We have a Faire coming up in February. Maybe I'll find some additions or at least take some better pictures than what I can indoors at the apartment.
For now I plan on wearing the dress underneath. I would like to get or make some leather pants and I have a different shirt that fits the time period I could wear underneath. I originally had a shield maiden design in mind....
I really love the way it turned out for now.
Also, some inspirations:
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