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c0816 Purple Lycra Saidi Dress, Separate Bra and Belt     $190

SOLD OUT These costumes are from single runs of custom orders, one-of-a-kind groups; once they're gone, they are gone. THESE COSTUMES CAN NOT BE ORDERED INDIVIDUALLY. Will there be more? Extras of troupe orders are often made, many of which are sold through this site. It's possible the stray piece will show up, but it's impossible to know when/how many. It's also possible that a popular costume will be made again in multiples for off-the-rack sales, but it can't be said when. IF IT IS NOT ON THE SITE, I DON'T HAVE IT AND CANNOT TELL YOU IF THERE ARE ANY STRAYS AVAILABLE. IF THEY BECOME AVAILABLE THEY WILL BE POSTED.Save your time, my time, and bandwidth:
PLEASE DO NOT ASK IF I KNOW IF/WHEN MORE WILL BE AVAILABLE because I don't. THANK YOU!
TROUPE ORDERS - (5 or more) It's impossible to have costumes EXACTLY duplicated. However, as with any troupe order, you can place an order based on a style you see. Contact Karolinka for information on troupe orders.

Made in Egypt. Dress is true jewel tone purple lycra with holographic sequins, more flashy in person than comes across in photos. Separate bra and belt can be used on their own (see photos below).

Dress has leg slits on both sides, open chest for bra. Long sleeves that open at elbow and flare. Back zipper. Scrolling sequin/glass bead design on belt and bra is all holographic sequins in pink, red, turquoise (sewn down with same color beads). Scroll design is the same on all bras and belts but exact color placements vary. Continuous fringe along bottom of belt in swatches of 3 different lengths of beads: red seed beads, turquoise seed beads, iridescent purple seed beads. Same fringe in center bunch on bras; exact colors/lengths used vary between bras. Slit edges, hem, and sleeve edges are trimmed with line of iridescent pink sequins and turquoise seed beads, and turquoise and fuschia paillettes on looping turquoise seed beads.

Accessories: None

Sizing: Scroll down below photos.

Age/Condition: New. However, I've lowered the price a bit due to my lack of time. I'm not able to go over these and take care of the (normal) loose threads/beads, thread ends as I usually do for costumes, and will have to leave that to you. This is not major bead loss or problems, just standard minor things for imported costumes at these prices. If there IS something major (I haven't seen anything) I would take care of it.

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Bra and Belt can be used separately from dress (skirt shown not included)

Sizing:
> Click For explanation of sizing, how to apply it to you, also some tips on altering. VERY HELPFUL

Please order each piece (dress, bra, belt) by the NUMBER corresponding to the one you want. The numbers do NOT indicate that pieces necessarily go together (bra 4 with belt 4 etc.), everything matches.

Dresses
In order more or less from overall small to large. These are very versatile and forgiving - they can stretch a lot (possibly more than the maximums given) and will be form fitting; they also look good in a more relaxed fit. Easy to take in, from both side seams and two princess seams both front and back.

  • 1). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 29", stretches to approximately 38"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 35", stretches to approximately 44"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 55"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 15"

  • 2). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 29", stretches to approximately 38"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 35", stretches to approximately 44"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 55"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 15.5"

  • 3). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 28", stretches to approximately 37"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 36", stretches to approximately 45"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 55"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 15"

  • 4). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 28", stretches to approximately 37"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 37", stretches to approximately 47"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 56"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 15"

  • 5). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 30", stretches to approximately 40"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 36", stretches to approximately 45"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 55"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 16"

  • 6). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 29", stretches to approximately 38"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 37", stretches to approximately 40"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 55"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 16"

  • 7). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 29", stretches to approximately 38"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 37", stretches to approximately 47"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 56"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 16"

  • 8). SOLD
    True Waist: Fabric relaxed = 30", stretches to approximately 40"
    Hips: Fabric relaxed = 37", stretches to approximately 47"
    Length: From top of zipper in back (nape of neck) to hem: 55"
    Very approximate width across back from sleeve seam to sleeve seam, at about top of shoulder blades: 15"

Bras
Bras cups are more of a horizontal shape, oval-ish instead of triangular, so whole bra is a little more like a bandeau (not totally) then a bra with a plunging V cleavage. It seems that with this shape of bra it is more difficult to get away with squeezing larger sizes into smaller bras. Specifically, you tend to bulge at the top if it is too small (not necessarily popping out, just getting an extra "roll", as when a skirt is too tight :) ). As described in How to Buy a Costume That Fits you should always realize that sizes on the ends of the ranges are going to be pushing it a little one way or the other, but be particularly congnizant that being right at or over the large end of the range you MAY run into this issue.

All back straps are amply long for the sizes given.

  • 1) SOLD Should fit range including wide 32 C, 34 B/C+, 36 A/B/small C.
  • 2) SOLD Same as Bra 1
  • 3) SOLD Should fit range including 34 B/C+, 36 A+/B/C (not a large C)
  • 4) SOLD Same as Bra 3
  • 5) SOLD Same as Bra 3
  • 6) SOLD Should fit range including wide 34 D/small DD, 36 B+/C/C+ 38 B/small C.
  • 7) SOLD Same as Bra 6
  • 8) SOLD Should fit range including wide 34 D/DD, 36 C/small D, 38 B/small C.

Belts
  • 1) SOLD 36.5"
  • 2) SOLD 37.5"
  • 3) SOLD 37.5"
  • 4) SOLD37.5"
  • 5) SOLD 42"
  • 6) SOLD 42"
  • 7) SOLD 42"
  • 8) SOLD 43"

Helpful And Important!
Info & FAQ's
 Please read IN ENTIRETY before emailing/calling with ?'s.

Helpful Links:

  • "How To Order (in USA)"
  • "How To Order (from outside
           USA)"
  • How to Buy a Costume that fits". Explains my sizing methods and how to measure yourself. Link to this also on Site front page.

    Helpful Info & FAQ's (below)

  • Know you want it? Make sure you get it by "Expedited Ordering" - immediately send payment for merchandise amount only and it's yours. You'll then owe for shipping. PLEASE do NOT add extra or try to estimate shipping cost. Read "How To Order" for details, obligations.
  • Until further notice, processing time (time until your order is shipped) may be from 1 up to 12 business days due to recent sale rush (normal is 1 to, rarely, 7 days maximum)
  • Need it fast? Please let me know. Send event name/type & date. Email will get you fastest replies. . Rush charges may apply.
  • If any question arises, the person who pays at least the merchandise price in full for the costume gets the costume (must follow up with shipping payment, if paying separately). Asking for shipping cost or asking for a costume to be held or promising you're going to pay do not hold a costume.
  • Email inquiries if possible and appropriate, it is much easier for me to quickly answer emails vs. phone calls. Please include both the number and the NAME of the costume you are asking about. Don't forget your ZIP CODE (just your city won't do it) if you want shipping cost.

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  • Q: "I really like costume xyz but it says says "SOLD" or "SOLD OUT". Are there more? Can I order it? Can I order something like it that's not on the website? Can I order costume abc in a size not on the website?"
    A: No.
  • Q:"How do I order?"
    A: Read "How To Order". Link to this also on front page.
  • Q: "Can you hold/reserve a costume for me?"
    A: Yes. It's called "Expedited Ordering." You pay the full merchandise cost (without shipping) immediately, without contacting me (of course please do if you have questions about the costume). FIRST read "How To Order" which includes Expedited Ordering.
  • Q: "I don't understand the measurements you give."
    A: Read How to Buy a Costume that fits". Explains my sizing methods and how to measure yourself. Link to this also on front page.

    Thank you!
    Karolinka

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