Indyra Originals
by Arabeth Laval
Posted on October 12, 2007
Filed Under Outfits, Prim Skirts, Vintage
I discovered today that glamorous vintage fashion can be just as sexy as the more daring and modern styles. When I was snooping around Indyra Originals, I became quite fixated on ‘Mina’.
Initially my concern with the outfit was that the majority of it is no copy/no mod, which can be a bit of a nightmare when you have so many prim parts. However, creator Indyra Seigo does do custom fits and includes a notecard in the pack which explains the free sevice, so it’s not as bad as you might first think.
This is an opulent costume with many pieces. It took a little while for me to fit
everything, but it was well worth the effort. The black and white creates a striking effect, especially with the contrasting stripes that run through the design. The bustle is particularly spectacular and fun to wear, the volume on the hips mirrored with prim puff sleeves at the shoulders. The top hat gives you extra height and presence (if you needed any) with a flowing bow-scarf to the rear, and while it’s not too obvious in these shots, there is a pretty cameo lace choker to give your neck some coverage.
The shirt layer is a long-sleeved lace top which works well even without the striped jacket. The patterning may seem a little flat close-up but I was quite happy with: any issues with seams are avoided as there is no wrapping of the lines from chest to back. You can wear the long skirt or alternatively a velveteen mini to show off the stockings. I would have preferred the leg ruffles to mirror the net on the hat, but I’m guessing it wasn’t done at the time for a lady to wear nothing but her socks and headgear.
Mina is very feminine and flattering. This is something very different for me, evocative in a way I wouldn’t have expected, but I can certainly say it was a pleasant surprise.
Mina: $1500L (Shoes not included!)
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