As simple as this costume looks, it really was an effort to get the exact pseudo-period look I wanted while maintaining a fidelity to the details. The blouse came from Goodwill, but I took apart the collar and cuffs to install the prerequisite wool pieces in a dark navy blue. I used an early 1960s pencil skirt pattern and re-drafted the waistband so I could install the belt into it. The white side stripe is a linen that's set into the panels of the skirt for a smoother and straighter finish. The shoes were a miracle find on Etsy, and while they look very 20s-30s, they're probably 1960s or 70s shoes... |D This costume was made for Anime Los Angeles 2014, and entered into Irrational Games' cosplay contest.