RogueJedi86

The belt buckle I can do, but the shirt... I am on a very strict budget (and my boss is threatening to fire me so tomorrow I turn in my 2-week notice so no termination is on my record T-T due to my ongoing health issues) the shirt is almost entirely from secondhand shop finds and totally entirely stitched by hand. Is there *ANY* way possible to salvage it without starting over? I studied a bunch of movie stills and Clone Wars shots and tried to get it as close as I could. And as for the belt buckle, is scrap wood okay? Also for budget reasons. I know they said this was “an expensive hobby” (referring to 501st) when I got into it but I’m just so passionate about charity and Star Wars, I really want to make it work...

UPDATES Did the work to get the middle panel on the top a different size and slightly different. Had an old cloak laying around that I dyed. It’s darker in real life. I’ve seen some wear just plain old cloaks like this as costume, but I’m assuming 501 wants the pattern (please direct before I move forward). Belt buckle is coming along, just needs some finishing touches. Lightsaber holder not shown, but also done. Now just the gauntlet! Any tips?

Thank you! I had a feeling they were. Good to get feedback from another Barriss. And the pic helps a lot!

Looks great so far!

Today was lenses day! I spent the majority of the day in my Barriss contact lenses to get the feel for them. End of day, I also decided to do a half-face makeup trial run to complete the day. I feel my diamonds are maybe too little or too closely spaced. Not sure. Center one is definitely off, but for freehand, not too bad. Looking into a stencil for the diamonds. Matte black lipstick is still on backorder, so temporarily used eyeliner as lipstick. Need to improve the color, maybe with primer, another coat, and try dusting with bronzer a little more. Other than that, I’d say not bad for an initial go.

Asajj is so cool! Awesome that you're doing her! Can't wait to see the final costume!

hahahahaha why I love the 501st community.

Me too! I read “The Approaching Storm” and was like “I really like these Mirialans.” So I stalked Luminara and Barriss in all the books and shows and movies. Now that Barriss is acceptable for 501st, I am all kinds of excited!!! Side note: I got a check in so I bought the contacts. They just arrived today and I go to the eye doctor tomorrow to fit them because I’ve never worn contacts before

Just got my supplies ready. Preliminary try-on. Top is not done (this is the base), belt buckle is not done (so not shown), makeup is partial as I don’t have the right tools just yet and my lipstick hasn’t arrived in the mail. I’ll do another makeup trial next week. Other than that, feedback please! I know the makeup isn’t good enough yet, so second trial is coming! The skirt isn’t as big and flowy as I’d like, but I can’t seem to find a good one beyond this one. Do you think it’s ok? I can’t afford/find contacts right now as they are saying I need an exam and then a fitting and this and that and another thing. Help!

Hello from Cincinnati, OH hoping to join the Ohio Garrison. I'm Shannon and working on a Barriss Offee (traitor) costume to hopefully be ready to apply for membership in the 501st soon! I love how charity-focused this group is and everyone I've spoken to so far is so nice.