Cosplay dilemma

[verycontrary247]

I'm making a Poison Ivy costume for NY Comic-con. I ordered 2 base dresses from American Apparel to decide what one to build upon. The one I liked more was on sale (#1) and said limited stock, so when I got the shipping notification that only dress #2 shipped I just assumed that I wouldn't be getting dress #1. I resigned myself to this, removed the tags and started getting other items to go with dress #2 when I unexpectedly got shipping notification for dress #1.

Neither dress can be returned as 1 was clearance and I removed the tags on 2. I like the color, length and fabric of 1 better, but I like the sleeves of 2 and I already spent about $24 to get a matching corset to go with it. I dislike that I wouldn't be able to wear a normal bra with 1 but think its more comfortable. I dislike that I need help getting dressed with 2 and that its awkward to sit in. Adding ivy to 1 will be easier since its one piece and it would be more visually dynamic, but I'm annoyed I've already spent money I can't get back on 2.

So, which one would you go with?

[Pippin]

1 definitely, 2 isn't really Poison Ivy IMO.

[Dusky]

#1 definitely. It is a lot more Poison Ivy-esque and it looks great on you.

[CheshireGrin]

I stand by my opinion. #1 not only looks fantastic, but looks more like Poison Ivy.

[BlackCanary]

#1 definitely. You look great! *wolf whistle* 

[laddie]

1! ow ow

[Deleted]

If the rest of your group is going in classic comic style costumes, then #1. But I think that #2 could be turned into a really awesome steampunk style Poison Ivy if you wanted to go that route. Kind of like this:

fanboyfashion.com/2013/01/04/steampunk-poison-ivy-cosplay-pic/

[verycontrary247]

Sept 2, 2013 9:44:17 GMT -5 @ameliapond said:

If the rest of your group is going in classic comic style costumes, then #1. But I think that #2 could be turned into a really awesome steampunk style Poison Ivy if you wanted to go that route. Kind of like this:

fanboyfashion.com/2013/01/04/steampunk-poison-ivy-cosplay-pic/

We've got a 60's Catwoman, luchador style Bane and a female Riddler in our group. All classic style.

I like the idea of eventually turning #2 into a costume for something else so it doesn't feel wasted.

[tacokick]

#1 and I haven't had problem returning online items without tags.

[midnightrae]

#1! You look fantastic in it!

[dr.girlfriend]

Another vote for #1

[lya]

Number 1! I agree that it looks more classic Ivy.

[starfish]

I agree with most, #1, the second doesn't look poison ivy  to me.  i couldn't imagine her in green velvet, i always see her shown in form fitting sleeveless with gloves. 
  The second one would make a great steam punk, or Renascence type poison ivy.