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Worn at: StarFest 2002, AX 2002

Active: Yes

For Rikku's top I used white jean fabric (as I did with Selphie), then dyed it with Rit dye. I found I couldn't get into the top if it had only a simple zipper in the back because of my broad shoulders, so I put zippers up the sides that close downwards and seal at the armpit to make armholes.  It can be a bit hard to get on at times, but I feel it makes the costume more realistic.  

The shorts were Lei shorts I broke down and bought, cut, and dyed to match.  Everything took a lot longer than I expected, but I'm proud of the costume.  The boot covers were especially hard, mainly because I tried very hard to mold the fabric to my legs.  I put on metal where the green strips end.  After several cons in this costume, I have found the best way to keep the boot covers up is rubber bands tucked on the inside of them.  Silly, but true.

My favorite aspect of this costume is the blue flaps. I needed to outline them with white, but I didn't want to paint them.  I ended up sewing white electrical tape down the sides, and not only does it look crisp and not get dirty, but it gives the flaps a really nice weight.

A helpful picture for Rikku is:

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