As many of you know I am working on the costumes for this year’s National Polka Festival. I have completed the construction of the men’s vests and now I need to embellish them. If you look at the costumes from last year you can see how the ribbon, sequins, etc. go around the outer edge of the vests. Please help me pick out which trim to use on this year’s vests from the photos below.
I have numbered them and you can just leave me a comment letting me know which one you would pick. Also, if you have any ideas on variations, let me know that too!! The vests are black and lined with silver. All the trims are silver and some of them have red in them. My skirt is red and I will be dancing with my father who will be wearing one of the men’s vests. So, the ones with red might blend the costumes together…I just don’t know…Which one do you like the most? (Remember, these are costumes, not everyday attire, so flashy is not a bad thing…)
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I like #6 the best 🙂 Followed closely by #7
i like 2 and 7. there is just something about polka that needs some red
I like #6 best. It’s classy and classic.
I really like #2 the best. I agree with heatherly – there is just something about the red…… Really, any one of the options would be good :o)
I vote for 6
I vote for #2. A little touch of color is always nice. Have fun finishing them!
I rather like #2 the best as well. Maybe the red ribbon from #2, with the center loopy-lace from #1 on either side? Or would that be “too”…?
#2 – Best by far
I like #6 best.
I like #2 the best and think it will bring the costume colors closer, help them blend.