Padmé Amidala (Black Fireside Corset Gown)

ALL, Dignitaries, Episode II (AOTC)

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

Padmé Amidala was a courageous, hopeful leader, serving as Queen and then Senator of Naboo — and was also handy with a blaster. Despite her ideals and all she did for the cause of peace, her secret, forbidden marriage to Jedi Anakin Skywalker would prove to have dire consequences for the galaxy. Source

REQUIRED ITEMS

[box]Corset

 

Required Details:

  1. Fitted boned corset/bustier in black leather or faux leather with a hidden center front closure.
  2. The corset has structure and is not limp. No patent leather.
  3. The neckline of the corset is straight with no obvious curve.
  4. The bottom of the corset comes to a slight V-shaped point in both the center front and center back.

Optional Details:

  1. The outer leather/leather-like corset does not have boning, but it is worn over an inner corset of the shame shape made with sturdy boning.
[/box] [box]Gauntlets

 

Required Details:

  1. Opera-length fitted fingerless gauntlets in black leather or faux leather.
  2. No patent leather.
  3. The gauntlets extend to the top of the corset.

Optional Details:

  1. Tear drop shaped opening at the bottom of the palm.
  2. Six black, round-top buttons may be used as a closure, beginning at the base of the tear drop.

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[/box] [box]Skirt

 

Required Details:

  1. Fitted floor-length fishtail skirt with a moderate train of a black abstract geometric lace design (fan motif preferred) over a silver gray lining.
  2. The skirt has some structure and is not limp.

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[/box] [box]Choker

 

Required Details:

  1. Wide choker of black velvet trimmed with strands of black jet beads.
  2. A large medallion of beads is applied to the center front in a rosette-like design.
  3. Many lengths of black velvet cord and strands of black jet beads extend down the center front from the medallion to approximately a hand’s length above the skirt hem.

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Required Details:

  1. Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
[/box] [box]Hairstyle

 

Required Details:

  1. Hair is parted in the center and is twisted back from just behind each ear joining into a low three strand braid at the nape of the neck.
  2. Narrow coils of hair are twisted along the length of the braid.
  3. Naturally occurring hair colors only (brown recommended); no bangs.

Optional Items:

  1. Braid ends just above the top edge of the corset.
  2. There is a long lock of hair hanging down to mid back from the end of the braid.

Note: If a wig or extensions are used, they must be of high quality and look like real hair.

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Headband

 

Required Details:

  1. Double-row headband of narrow, thin silver metal strips worn over the forehead to disappear into the hair.
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OPTIONAL ITEMS

[box]Capelette

 

Required Details:

  1. Dense, full, elbow-length, off-the-shoulder capelette of black feathers trimmed in narrow black leather or faux leather binding and closed at the top center front.
  2. The back of the capelette curves down to extend below the waist, front and back.

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[/box] [box]Makeup

 

Required Details:

  1. Natural-looking makeup on the face
  2. Cool-toned neutral eye makeup to create a smokey-eyed look (dark brown tones recommended).

Optional Details:

  1. Brown colored contact lenses
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COSTUME RESOURCES

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023

For Face Characters: Tattoos and body piercings – No tattoos or body piercings may be visible unless it is a tattoo/piercing the character has. They must be covered with makeup or by the costume.

PLEASE NOTE: The costume standards are a guide, yet are not an all inclusive outline of required elements. The judges will be looking for quality of workmanship, accurate execution and use of materials in addition to these general standards check lists. If you have a question about fabrics, colors, and parts choices for your build please contact the LCJs for your category about parts/materials you are considering before you start your build.