So I buy a saber and now I must have a costume to go with it...

[Master Rel]

"...we’re sure you’ve probably heard your mom, aunt, or stuffy friend repeat one of the most pervasive old rules, “never mix black and brown in an outfit.” -College Fashion.

Good catch, I missed that one.  

Cute.

Of course consider that the article was written by a kid just out of high school and at fashion college...they are looking to stand out and challenge anything and everything, but that attitude of doing anything to avoid the standard, this seems to carry over for others much later in life.

[Master Rel]

I have started talking to a costume designer that works for the same company I do about making this costume a reality. Picture any whites as gray and any grays as black. Boots and belts may stay brown or go black. Thoughts?

Here a quick white to gray and gray to black...I prefer the white as noted, but the darker version is good also.

Good luck with your choice RF!

[Master Nero Attoru]

Really?  The picture of the four models is from a discussion page dealing with the challenge of wearing brown and black together, as it is generally accepted that true brown and black are non-complimenting...the article goes on to say "why not".

Quite true.

Why not?

But the idea holds true that super models, beautiful actors/actresses, etc. can pull off fashion that most of us would languish with...pretty people usually look good even in comical fashion.

http://www.collegefashion.net/fashion-tips/fashion-challenge-wear-black-and-brown-together/


The basic issue here is would the design of the thread starter benefit from a color scheme change...the design as shown would in my opinion become muted and drab with the light draining aspect of black/brown...against a white background it would pop but nearly any other it would be subdued.

The design is clean and fairly dramatic with good detail lines throughout...it is my opinion that these aspects would be lost with a dark combo.  The design as drawn with the white accents make the whole stand out to my eye.

As the article notes, it is advisable to choose other neutral hues such as camel or taupe rather than basic brown.

But it is just a costume...best of luck and success with your costume project either way, I am sure it will look nice no matter what combo you choose.

It's a very good point.  For me the "black and brown" issue is probably better summarized as a general rule of thumb I try to follow - don't mix two colors which are too close in shade.  The examples you posted show black with various mid-range browns, which is actually fine to me... it's just the very dark browns against black that bug me.  Same thing goes for navy and black actually - blue and black can look great together, I particularly like it on Starkiller's TFU2 training robes:



In that case as well you can see where the contrast is there.  For me it's all about contrast, really makes the different colors of the outfit pop.  Just personal preference again.

Bringing it back to the topic, both those designs (with or without the white) look awesome.  If you can get this made I think you'd have a seriously unique costume.

[RabidFuzzle]

Here a quick white to gray and gray to black...I prefer the white as noted, but the darker version is good also.

Good luck with your choice RF!

Thank you, Jedi Relmeob! Point for you! It's awesome to have the visual. After actually seeing it I am even more leaning towards the original. I do think it will be worth it to have a black cloak made as well just to have options.

[Master Rel]

Oh that sounds like a winner winner chicken dinner!

Options are always nice...the black over cloak would look really nice against the white under pieces.

[RabidFuzzle]

Getting measured today!!! Next step: fabric selection. I love the fact that the person making this is local (we work for the same company). This way I actually get to go fabric shopping with her.

[Master Rel]

Ooooo fabric shopping date!

Lucky you live somewhere with options...big cities will most often have warehouse places like Mood.

[Darth Nonymous]

For me the "black and brown" issue is probably better summarized as a general rule of thumb I try to follow - don't mix two colors which are too close in shade.  The examples you posted show black with various mid-range browns, which is actually fine to me... it's just the very dark browns against black that bug me.  Same thing goes for navy and black actually - blue and black can look great together, I particularly like it on Starkiller's TFU2 training robes:

In that case as well you can see where the contrast is there.  For me it's all about contrast, really makes the different colors of the outfit pop.  Just personal preference again.

I am sorry. I just find  that a discussion of "Fashion" dealing with color choice coming  up with people who enjoy dressing like a hybrid of a samurai, massage therapist and a gregorian monk with a flashlight hanging from one's belt is a bit silly.

From a fashion point of view, there are far greater crimes we commit than wearing brown with black.

Unless you are trying to re-create another character, all this stuff is subjective.

Getting measured today!!! Next step: fabric selection. I love the fact that the person making this is local (we work for the same company). This way I actually get to go fabric shopping with her.

Choose your fabrics well. That is the most important part getting a garment made.

Good luck! I can't wait to see it.

[Solinus]

I am sorry. I just find  that a discussion of "Fashion" dealing with color choice coming  up with people who enjoy dressing like a hybrid of a samurai, massage therapist and a gregorian monk with a flashlight hanging from one's belt is a bit silly.

From a fashion point of view, there are far greater crimes we commit than wearing brown with black.

I have to agree on this point. I mean, consider all opinions as possibilities for improvement, but ultimately wear what you want. Black and brown together, IMO, is actually not that bad. My ex-wife's favorite color is brown and she always wore it with some dark colors (black, blue) and looked amazing!

Also, take what I say with a grain of salt. Remember... I AM wearing black and purple! 

[darth khatai]

I, too, like the original. The white is striking, and I don't mind the black-brown.
I think that brown with black definitely can work if the brown is used as an accent color and is different enough from the black so it doesn't run the risk of looking like mismatched fabric choices. (As a female, and as a goth in my younger years, I know very well about making sure all your blacks are the same type of black. Yes, this is a thing. ^_^)

I SERIOUSLY dig the multiple belt look. So loving that!

Cool costume. I can't wait to see the finished look! ^_^