When it comes to Operation Mulan, here’s what I have so far…
So far, I have :
- Deconstructed a purple North Face tech tank
- Hand sewed panels of it onto a pink Adidas tank.
- Cut off the bottom of seamless navy tank (that I bought this weekend for $4) and sewed it over the pink tank.
- Purchased a red table runner from the Dollar Tree – will trim this and likely add velcro to secure it on, since it’s not a tech fabric; but I think it adds a certain rich ‘costume’ quality.
Next steps…
- Find red running skirt (almost was lucky yesterday! Found a Fila red running skirt @ Marshall’s – but they only had XS and L left! I tried on both and neither would have worked).
- Decide on socks/sleeves – I think these would be awesome with the costume!
- Accessories – find similar (lightweight!) necklace
- Get a ‘matchy’ sports bra for the light blue top element – maybe this one.
- Hair – trying to decide if I should do the bun or just an accessory over the standard ponytail.
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Anything else I am missing? Would love to hear your thoughts, suggestions or recommendations!
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ETA: Some skirt options…
- Athleta Swagger Skort (in Hibiscus)
- Skirt Sports Marathon Girl (in Red Kiss)
- Lululemon Run Speed Skirt (Tango) – no longer made, only finding $$ ones on eBay like this >> NWT Lululemon Run SPEED Skirt Tango Red Coal Trim
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Krissy, this is AMAZING so far! I saw that top and thought “wow, she really lucked out finding that”… can’t believe you SEWED it!! I have a sewing machine if you need one at all =)
Looks incredible! Can’t wait to see the finished product!
Thanks, Lizzie! It’s been fun working on this project so far.
OMG-my niece would love this! She is obsessed with Mulan! Hopefully I’ll be able to make it down to see you run. I have to get a picture of this to send to her when you are finished 🙂
🙂 Hope I can seeya there!! 🙂
Wow, you are awesome. Can’t wait to see the final costume.
Thanks Robin! I am so excited for this FUN run.
My boys (3and 2) met Mulan at Epcot yesterday as part of our Chinese New Year celebration. They would give your outfit two thumbs up!
How fun! What a fun experience to be at Epcot for Lunar New Year celebrations!! I can’t wait to get back down to Disney……29 days….
Wow, fancy!! You’re pretty crafty, that looks rad!
Thanks, Heather!!!
Looks good so far! Awesome sewing job. I have a darkish bright pink Nike running skirt that is brand new (got it on clearance from the outlet store that time) in size M. I know you said red, but if you want pink…
Thanks, Allie!! You are so good at finding great sales, lol. I am going to continue the red skirt quest (harder than I thought, must be the time of year) but I appreciate your offer!!
Start thinking about your Wine and Dine costume, ehhhh??!? 😉
OMG! That is absolutely amazing! You are incredible. I want to make a costume and do the princess run next year – my daughter would SO dig it and making a costume would be so much fun!
Thank you! You definitely should!!
Wow, this is so cute! Is this for Tink? I want to see what it looks like. I hope I will run into you if this is for Tink.
I SOOOO wish I was going to TINK! I need a vacation….
I will be running the Princess Half next month at WDW. I will live vicariously though your Tink experience though so I cannot wait to hear ALLLLLL about it!
The top looks cool. I am trying to decide who to dress up like for the Princess.