For "Bus Stop" I had really wanted to make Cherie a wonderful, flashy costume for when she performs her musical number in the show. However, due to the overall look (set/lighting/other characters) and the fact that Bo then picks up and carries Cherie, I needed to scrap my strapless boned bodice idea for a top that would guarantee to not fall down. I ended up using a black tank top and adding some pink floral lace to it that was from the skirt's original hemline. I had constructed the original boned bodice but wanted to be safe and make sure there was no chance for a costume malfunction.
Below are some progress pictures for my bodice. Once I tried it on the actress (it looked spectacular!) I knew that if Bo grabbed her even just slightly in a different position, we could risk it slipping down. While it was tight I didn't want to risk it and we went in a different direction. The top ended up barely being seen due to the actress really loving the dressing robe and instead of removing it during her song she kept it on for the remainder of the scenes.
I used a corset pattern I had created a few years ago to make a mock up for fittings. After getting the fit I drew out the changes on the fabric and used those pieces as my new pattern for the actress.
Blue satin all cut out and seams sewn.
Boning added to the seams.
Boning added, top enclosed, and lace detailing pinned. I left the bottom hem unfinished until the final fitting - I wanted to see how it worked on her both tucked in and not tucked in to her skirt.
Close up on the floral lace detailing down the front right princess seam. When I shortened the hem on the skirt I ended up cutting a good 8 inches off and decided to use some of the lace on the bodice. I thought this would tie the whole look together.
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