Help me decide on a carnival costume

[adlove]

I'm freaking out about squeezing into any one of these but let's put it to a vote!

Mardi gras


La baccanal


Jouvert


Fetes champetres


Jamettes + batoniers


I won't have a massive headpiece like any of these, probably just a little small one. Ugh, I don't want to do this hahaha.

[adlove]

Oh haha I should explain. These are costumes for Trinidad carnival next February.

[adlove]

You guys!! Don't just look - vote!! Unfortunately, if I play I have to wear one of these haha. So it's one of these, or don't go.

Eta- pretty please

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I voted for la baccanal but I dunno about the crotch tassels or whatever haha. I also really like Fetes champetres

[adlove]

Aug 31, 2012 11:50:11 GMT -5 @missy1 said:

I voted for la baccanal but I dunno about the crotch tassels or whatever haha. I also really like Fetes champetres

Haha I know the crotch tassels!! Why do thy think these look good? At least no matter which one I choose, there will be a bunch of other girls wearing the same thing.

[nabum]

Can I just say, I'm totally jealous about Carnival. We have visited Trinidad and have a bunch of family friends from there (my dad is from Guyana) - it looks like it's an amazing time!

[fashionx]

I voted Fetes Champetres, but I was also drawn to Jouvert.

I hope you post about this after! This sounds like a lot of fun!

[adlove]

I like jouvert too, but the model's boobs are distracting me!

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I really hope this is posted as an OOTD when you wear it.haha.
What does your H wear?

[adlove]

Oh no, you will never see evidence of me actually having worn any of these.

The guys costumes are hilarious




And would you believe H is more excited about this than I am?! I don't think he's seen this year's costumes yet.

[fashionx]

OK fine don't post you, but post a picture of other people / the crowd or whatever instead.

Ha - I really like the warrior dude #2, lol!

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wth, swimming trunks? after seeing the female outfits, I thought there would at least be speedos or something...

[315bride]

I think the only one I can see wearing myself is Fetes Champetres so that's the one I picked for you. Most like a normal bikini, without all the crotch accessories.

[adlove]

The warrior guy goes with the baccanal costume. Haha!

[315bride]

Do you get to order the men with those warrior costumes?

[adlove]

Nope, but it's encouraged to wine (grind) up on random strangers in carnival, so maybe they'll be out in the crowd.

[summerkutie]

Aug 31, 2012 11:38:33 GMT -5 adlove said:

Oh haha I should explain. These are costumes for Trinidad carnival next February.

Friends of mine here in Orlando are from Trinidad and some of them went back last year for carnival and the pictures looked amazing! That's definitely on my bucket list of things to do some day.

[adlove]

That's awesome summer! We didn't do this past one because we thought we might not be in town for it. But we ended up getting to watch - totally not the same as actually being a part of it. As much as I'm loathing the costume, I'm pretty excited to experience it!

[karebear304]

I picked the Fetes whatever one b/c of the crotch highlighting on all the others. Is there one like the Mardi Gras without the dangling beads?

[bimbi284]

Serious question: What are the backsides like on these bottoms? That would be my biggest concern, lol.

[adlove]

So the backsides are like Brazilian cut- very skimpy. HOWEVER it is custom to wear nude heavy duty carnival tights with your costume, so they basically camouflage all cellulite etc. the only redeeming part of the whole thing.

Kare- these are my options unfortunately. But this is just one band, so maybe we will play with a different band (like a krewe kind of) and have other costume options. I just need to act quickly because the "best" costumes go first.

Thanks for voting guys!

[niknik]

I voted La Baccanal (sp?) because I think the top is the most likely to stay put, the color is universally flattering and tan making and I like the chains on the hips.

I don't think I would have ever been able to pull one of these off in my life....