Narusegawa-chan

Costume :	Elphaba Thropp
Variant :	Act II dress
Source :	Wicked
Progress :	Complete
Worn At :	London MCM Expo May 2012

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Costume Photos

Elphaba II

No good deed goes unpunished...

Elphaba and Glinda

Elphaba

Progress! Skirt piece is now done.

Costume progress

Reference 2

Reference 1

Costume Information

General
Cost :	£120+
Time Taken :	Around 5 months, on and off.

Description
This is the dress Elphaba wears from the very beginning of Act II. The idea behind the design is that she's patched up her old "Wicked Witch" dress during her years on the run from the Gale Force and the Wizard, hence the rags and patches that make up the bodice and sleeves. This look is finished off with a loose cape made from two ragged pieces of sheer fabric. Elphaba has much darker makeup in Act II to enhance her cheekbones and eyes, giving her a much more sultry look than in Act I. I'll be wearing this costume without the pointed hat, as she doesn't wear it in the "No Good Deed" scene.

Description

This is the dress Elphaba wears from the very beginning of Act II. The idea behind the design is that she's patched up her old "Wicked Witch" dress during her years on the run from the Gale Force and the Wizard, hence the rags and patches that make up the bodice and sleeves. This look is finished off with a loose cape made from two ragged pieces of sheer fabric.

Elphaba has much darker makeup in Act II to enhance her cheekbones and eyes, giving her a much more sultry look than in Act I.

I'll be wearing this costume without the pointed hat, as she doesn't wear it in the "No Good Deed" scene.

Comments

This should look amazing!

by Carmina on Sunday, 15 January, 2012 - 17:56

looking totally fantastic!

by FlyingMammal on Monday, 14 May, 2012 - 11:28

Fantastic idea!! Will look out for you I love Wicked

by lilkimmi27 on Monday, 14 May, 2012 - 18:13

holy cow! This is looking fantastic!

by FuriePhoenix on Monday, 14 May, 2012 - 20:14

Thanks guys!! Really looking forward to wearing this. :D

by Narusegawa-chan on Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 - 13:57

WOW. That is actually incredible, amazing job! I love the costume designs for this show SO much, this is so gorgeous!

by KiraraYumi on Tuesday, 15 May, 2012 - 23:12

This is great costume. Love the make-up and details.

by Sephirayne on Monday, 28 May, 2012 - 00:09

Thank you! :)

by Narusegawa-chan on Monday, 28 May, 2012 - 00:36

You looked so georgeous in this I am seriously sad I wasn't there to see this in person <3 all that detail <3~ Best Elphie!

by iggie on Monday, 28 May, 2012 - 06:27

I'll definately cosplay her again, so you'll get to see eventually! <3 Thanks Iggie <3

by Narusegawa-chan on Monday, 28 May, 2012 - 14:04

You really suit this, great job!

by Alias.com on Monday, 28 May, 2012 - 16:23

Wonderful Elphaba! I absolutely adore that dress, so much layering and patchwork, you certainly haven't scrimped on detail :D

by Amy-Lou on Wednesday, 29 August, 2012 - 12:18

Thank you so much! This means a lot since Elphaba is one of my all time favourite characters. I'm hoping to wear it again next may for London MCM Expo, and there are so many things I'm going to improve by then. More beading, loose threads hanging from the sleeves, and a longer, fuller skirt and cape. And hopefully the hat and broom, too. ;)

by Narusegawa-chan on Wednesday, 29 August, 2012 - 18:51

This is beautiful you've really got the character down!

by MiniPlum on Sunday, 30 September, 2012 - 00:07

To-Do List

Finish top piece of dress	High	Complete
Finish skirt piece	High	Complete
Buy lace front wig	High	Complete
Make cape	Medium	Complete
Buy black tights/stockings	Medium	Complete
Buy boots	Low	Complete
Buy white loose powder to set green makeup	Low	Complete
Buy more green nail varnish	Low	Complete