This costume was inspired by a 1960’s Jiffy Tablecloth Dress Pattern – I was so enamored with the shape of the dress, it was just a matter of finding a semicircular object that would be interesting to look at on the body.

The resulting garment is very fun to wear – it’s flattering without being fitted, and to get the full effect of the look, it’s necessary to strike a specific pose.

The earrings are tiny bags of oranges (pompoms, stuffed into a garlic bag from the grocery store), and the red fishnet tights reference the typical red net that oranges come in. Not pictured: a little purse that is also a bag of oranges.