Battle Arena Padme Material and Boot Help!

[pajamasami ()]

Hello! I am beginning work on my Battle Arena Padme and wanted people's opinions on some cape fabric and boot options. Obviously the boots will have to be customized any way I go but let me know what you all think!

Cape Fabric:
Option 1 https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Town-Blanket-Camping-Decorative/dp/B07H5G24MD/ref=sr_1_35?keywords=cream+throw+blanket&qid=1559519543&s=gateway&sr=8-35
Option 2 https://www.rawganique.com/organic-cotton-blanket-made-in-usa-p/oc-blnkt-diamond.htm
Option 3 https://www.amazon.com/Great-Bay-Home-Lightweight-Collection/dp/B07P8T52VX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=cream%2Bwaffle%2Bweave&qid=1559518664&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&th=1
Option 4 https://www.amazon.com/Domiking-Blankets-Multiple-Lightweight-Four-Season/dp/B07BLVDMKP/ref=sr_1_101?keywords=cream+throw+blanket&qid=1559520126&s=gateway&sr=8-101
Option 5 https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Home-Collection-Luxurious-Blanket/dp/B01DPSPDDC/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_vtp_ses_clicks_shared_0_2/134-9008383-4526649?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01DPSPDFU&pd_rd_r=c59bf5ce-2261-4ddc-84f8-76584342e5fd&pd_rd_w=WqcS7&pd_rd_wg=ZQr93&pf_rd_p=fc133098-0fe0-425e-be82-4e2e411bf8ca&pf_rd_r=QGSK4BHH6BJ1SF7WRZSD&refRID=QGSK4BHH6BJ1SF7WRZSD&th=1

Boot Options:
Option 1 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rampage-Womens-Beige-Riding-Boots-Size-7-82229/312572820772?epid=26025707363&hash=item48c6cabd24:g:RBYAAOSwmBZc8vxS
Option 2 https://www.amazon.com/Brinley-Co-Womens-Vina-Riding/dp/B009DPAMCE/ref=sr_1_137?keywords=beige+leather+riding+boots&qid=1559528047&s=gateway&sr=8-137
Option 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077XG5D5T/ref=sspa_dk_detail_13?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B077XG5D5T
Option 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MBZ4Z4W/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07MBZ4Z4W
Option 5 https://www.amazon.com/Journee-Collection-Regular-Wide-Calf-Knee-High/dp/B07BWS9B61/ref=pd_sbs_309_23?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07BWS9B61&pd_rd_r=a26639eb-85a4-11e9-b4c5-ef907af3647f&pd_rd_w=qaCTD&pd_rd_wg=gfEZ5&pf_rd_p=588939de-d3f8-42f1-a3d8-d556eae5797d&pf_rd_r=2CARDAZTC6K3GNSK6JE0&refRID=2CARDAZTC6K3GNSK6JE0

Thanks in advance so much for your help and guidance!!! I'm so excited to start working on this project <3

[LeiaAurora ()]

Option 2 or 3 look like the boots I used and was approved with. Buckles etc have to be removed of course but the general look and color is correct.
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[Lora Skywalker ()]

For the cape I think I like the look of 1 or 5 the best. The waffle weave is nice, but I'm worried it's too tight.

As for the boots I'm really not sure. As you said you will need to do a lot of work yourself, so these would serve as the base.
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[rottie ()]

4...100%

[rottie ()]

I have been researching this boot and boot armor for a bit now and boot 4 is the closest I have seen I will post some shin pics soon

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[bekahsoka ()]

Hi there! So I agree on 2 and 3 being the best options out of those boots, you don’t want anything that isn’t a leather or leather-like fabric as that won’t look right with the boot spats. I found these online and got them for my Padmé, there have the correct sole so you just need to paint them and cover them with the spats! I like the idea of painting myself because then it’s easier to match all the colors.

https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/journee-collection-tilt-riding-boot/380194

As for the cape I’d say 1 and 5 as well. We are pretty lenient with the cape since it’s very difficult to find something super accurate, so I wouldn’t stress too much on that! Plus it’s not required so you can wait till you’re satisfied with one and add it to your costume later. Good luck with the costume!
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[Kritty50 ()]

I'm thinking the cape material is more fluffy than cotton. What about fleece ? Has anyone looked into this? Mind you color is off.
https://www.amazon.com/Kingole-Flannel-Blanket-Jacquard-Microfiber/dp/B07P54DQVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?keywords=waffle+pattern+throw+blanket+fleece&qid=1574617152&sr=8-15

[SongofAmazon (Jenna)]

It has a really deep woven texture to it, but it looks pretty solid in person, rather than fluffy. I would probably stay away from fleece.
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