So I then dove into my stash (ok my horde) of lace and proceed to sew what felt to be about 5 pounds of ivory lace, trim and flowers onto the dress to tone down its uber-brightness and try to add a degree of softness and subtlety to it. I had to pull off a half dozen bows that were just hot glued to it (I did say cheaply made right?). It was pretty cheaply made, and bright Pepto-Bismol pink and white. So off to EBay I went (I so love the internet!), and found a Victorian style pink flower girl dress. Her decision made, I for one truly enjoyed re-watching the movie many multiple times as we brainstormed. Her selection was Christine’s Masquerade gown from the movie. To help her decide exactly which costume she wanted, I went to a site that has side-by-side comparisons of the Broadway and the movie version costumes. My youngest literally knows every word spoken and sung for both the Broadway and the 2004 movie versions of “Phantom of the Opera,” so it really wasn’t too much of a surprise as from where her motivation came from for this costume. Masquerade… hide your face, so the world will never find you…”
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