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This page is a listing of the minimum requirements for specific Rebel Legion costumes. Although this list is extensive, it is meant to cover the more common costumes and is not meant to be a complete list of all possible costumes that may be admitted by the Rebel Legion. If your costume is not listed here, you should consult the Legion Membership Officer (LMO) to see if it will be admissable. Changes or additions to this list may be submitted here. For easier reference, the master list has been broken down by character.

NOTE: The costume standards are a guide, yet are not an all inclusive outline of required elements. The judges will be looking for quality of workmanship, accurate execution and use of materials in addition to these general standards check lists. If you have a question about fabrics, colors, and parts choices for your build please contact the LCJs for your category about parts/materials you are considering before you start your build. (LCJ listing here)

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker Costume Standards

Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Red Invasion Gown)

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Semi-fitted A-line floor-length gown of a matte red silk or silk-like fabric (finely ribbed fabric preferred) with multiple vertical piping seams and a flared hem trimmed with a wide band of brown fur. The skirt has 6 egg-shaped half-orbs painted an iridescent burnished gold and dark brown evenly spaced at lower calf level.
The gown has long angular bell-shaped sleeves also with vertical piping seams and lined in brown fur, loose-fitting middle sleeves with wide brown fur cuffs and fitted inner sleeves that reach to the knuckles.
Under yoke with a shallow hood of a matte red silk or silk-like fabric with a contoured pointed tabard reaching to the knees embroidered or finely painted in a long gold ornate motif and trimmed in brown fur. The yoke/tabard should have structure and not be limp.
Over yoke of a matte red silk or silk-like fabric sculpted over the shoulders with a tall notched collar and an appliqué of fine satin rope twist cord in a vermicelli design and a short pointed tabard reaching just below the bust embroidered or finely painted in a long gold ornate motif and trimmed in brown fur. The yoke/tabard should have structure and not be limp.
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is formed into a large bulbous coil surrounding the face, attached to a tall, fitted, contoured headdress of gold and warm silver filigree plates and quarter egg shapes, with portions of the plates and the center of the forehead laid with red lace over the gold. A large round faceted red gemstone sits at the center of the forehead, rimmed in filigreed gold with a cupola of filigreed gold at the top of the headdress with a very large round carved bead of cinnabar-like red stone. The rest of the hair is tied into several long ponytails at the back of the head, knotted at intervals along the length of the tails. Naturally-occurring hair color only; no bangs.
White make-up on the face and neck (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye.

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Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Black Decoy Gown)

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Full floor-length underskirt and fitted bodice of an iridescent red-gold/bronze silk or silk-like fabric, and long fitted sleeves of a sheer crisp netting or organza in a flesh tone color. The bodice, sleeves and skirt have an overlay of thick heavy matte lace in an uneven, spider-web like pattern. The skirt should have some structure and not be limp.
Full floor-length overskirt and moderate train of black velvet or velveteen, with large and small Naboo symbols in a red-gold/bronze color along the hem and up the center back of the skirt. No panne velvet.
Semi-fitted, long coat of a black matte fabric with an all-over cone-like texture that has some body and structure (medium-weight wools and velvets/velveteens are suggested). The coat have a deep V-neckline to the waist both front and back, elbow-length full sleeves lined in the iridescent red-gold/bronze silk or silk-like fabric, and asymmetrical hems reaching to mid-calf. The center back of the coat has a long, wide strip of black satin and lace appliqué encrusted in black seed beads and sequins.
Full fitted cowl of a black matte silk or silk-like fluid fabric that encircles the face closely with draping that reaches the waist at the back. The covers an inner structure to which two red half egg shapes covered in thick “drizzled” gold filigree, one over each ear and a very tall full plumage of black ostrich feathers at the crown of the head. At the forehead is a small chain of ruby rhinestones with a small inverted triangle of ruby rhinestones. The cowl is also very sparsely dotted with tiny ruby rhinestones at the top of the head and temples. The hair should be completely covered by the cowl.
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
White make-up on the face, neck and hands (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye.

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Padme Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Flame Gown)

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Ombre-dyed velvet gown with a hooded floor-length front and back tabard, shifting from a dark/burnt orange hood and shoulders to a pale yellow hem. Hood should be lined. Large pointed sleeves need to match color gradient. No panne velvet.
Fitted under hood of a red matte fabric with an obvious brim and high collar.
Fitted under sleeves of a red matte fabric with detailed red lace applique on forearm at the hem.
Large waist sash of a red matte fabric with a pleated, asymmetrical cross-over in the front that widens at the back to nearly or completely cover the hips and rear.
Hair should be pulled back and hidden under the hood. No bangs. Naturally-occuring hair colors only.
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.

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Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Travel Gown)

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Full flared underskirt and small train of an inky dark purple matte crinkled fabric; the skirt should have some structure and not be limp.
Long coat with a fitted bodice and a tall mandarin collar with a long V-shaped Elizabethan-like stomacher, along with long full pointed sleeves and pointed hems that reach to the underskirt’s hem. The coat is of a deep purple velvet or velvet-like fabric with a sheer all-over pattern similar to Naboo symbols painted or color-etched on the velvet; the sleeves and skirt hems are edged in a purple silk or silk-like piping. No panne velvet. The shoulder seams have velvet-covered buttons all the way to the top of the collar. The sleeves are open to the shoulder but tacked closed at the elbow to allow the middle sleeves to show through. The coat is lined in a dark charcoal satin fabric.
Large full middle sleeves in a warm purple satin, shaped to peel back to reveal the undersleeves beneath.
Knuckle-length fitted sleeves in an inky dark purple matte pin-tucked fabric.
Hair is gathered away from the face with two round hair coils at the crown of the head; the coils should be stiff enough to stand on their own. Across the forehead is a gold diadem of an Egyptian style with a Naboo symbol in the center. Descending from the diadem at the temples are two pointed, teardrop-shaped padded hair forms encased in iridescent pink/purple cross-dye chiffon, and cross-wrapped in a dark purple narrow beaded trim. An additional long, wide veil of iridescent pink/purple cross-dye chiffon is attached to the top of diadem and covers the head and hair coils completely, descending down the back. Each corner of the veil has an appliqué of iridescent pink/purple seed beads in the same symbol as used in the coat. Naturally-occurring hair color only; no bangs.
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
White make-up on the face and neck (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye. The nails are paint with white polish.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Tatooine Peasant)

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Undershirt with a jewel neckline and wide knuckle-length sleeves of a medium blue crinkled, homespun matte fabric. Wrapped about each lower forearm are strips of a grayish-tan homespun cloth with the edges left raw.
Sleeveless hip-length tunic of a medium heathered gray thick textured homespun matte fabric with a scoop neckline.
Wide soft belt (or narrow obi) of a medium blue crinkled, homespun matte fabric. Over this is a firmer belt of a dark brown textured homespun matte fabric with diagonal pintuck-like texture with an all-over pattern of very small tan buttonhole eyelets (eyelets maybe embroidered or finely painted). In addition, over the brown belt is a length of the medium blue crinkled, homespun matte fabric, gathered in the center front with a large round black buckle with a round red-orange cinnabar-like stone carved with an Art Deco-like arched motif.
Loose-fitting pants in a dark, muted plum/purple crinkled, homespun matte fabric. The lower legs are also wrapped in raw-edged strips of a dark, muted plum/purple homespun matte fabric.
Dark brown matte leather or leather-like flat-soled shoes or boots.
Hair is pulled away from the face and secured at the crown of the head. Two narrow braids encircle the head like a band, a large braided bun is wrapped at the crown of the head with several narrow braids descending from it along with a large section of hair left to hang loose and two narrow draped braids reaching from one side of the bun to the other. Naturally-occurring hair color only; no bangs.

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Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Pre-Senate Kimono)

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Full-length base kimono (or kimono tunic and full skirt) of an iridescent maroon/silver cross-dye silk or silk-like fabric with a crinkled texture and many vertical pintucks.
Inner kimono with long knuckle-length fitted sleeves and an A-line middle skirt of a very crinkled sheer ivory matte chiffon or gauze laid over a cool bluish-gray matte fabric. The hem of the skirt is contoured, rising to the knees at the front and descending to the lower calves at the back.
Floor-length kimono robe in an iridescent lilac/gray cross-dyed silk or silk like textured fabric, large knee-length, rounded wing-shaped sleeves and a small train. The lower front edges of the kimono are folded back asymmetrically and tacked down to expose the underskirt. The sleeves are lined in a warm lilac silk or silk-like fabric and decorated in a gold embroidered swirling vine pattern studded with small ivory pearls.
Very wide firm obi of a cream and metallic gold diamond-patterned fabric , ending in wide folds at the back (mimicking an obi pad).
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is pulled back from the face and secured to a large twisted bun at the back of the head with a few long narrow braids descending from it. The headdress is a large fan brush of hair with two silver textured arching bands with a twisted loop pattern studded with white and amethyst rhinestones on both sides, and two gold flanking half-egg shapes over the ears, each with a silver textured inner half-egg inset with a Naboo symbol. The whole of the headdress is secured to a thick “lace” base of ivory and cream seed beads, small round and teardrop pearls in a somewhat rounded V-shape, with the point of the V at the forehead and the tails of the V wrapping around the head to be secured beneath the base of the skull. Streaming from the base are dozens of multi-length strands of beads and pearls; the center front sections of strands are pulled back, twisted and pinned around to the backs of the half eggs. Streaming from the center back of the headdress is a beaded pansy-shaped appliqué with streams of beads and pearls descending from it. Naturally-occurring hair color only; no bangs.
White make-up on the face and neck (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye. The nails are paint with white polish.

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Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Senate Gown)

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A-line, floor-length gown of two layers of a finely pleated iridescent orange/gold silk or silk-like fabric with a defined yoke, a tall mandarin collar and fitted sleeves that end in a very sharp V point at the knuckles. The collar, yoke and lower sleeves are covered in a layer of golden yellow fine mesh netting that is encrusted and edged in gold seed and short bugle beads, most particularly in the large beaded lace appliqué descending from the collar over the bust with several strands of multi-length beads streaming from the center and bottom of the appliqué.
Full robe with wide, long gathered sleeves in a red velvet or velveteen. No panne velvet. The majority of the velvet is stamped or appliquéd with red sparkling Macintosh-like roses in various sizes. The robe has a defined yoke and a knee-high quarter circle at each front hem where the fabric is gathered and crushed tightly for a highly-textured effect; the quarter circles are edged in very thick, wide golden yellow satin braid. The center front and sleeve edges are trimmed in a wide band of orange/gold silk or silk-like fabric with thick quilted cord beneath in a vermicelli pattern using gold metallic thread.
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is pulled back and secured in a ponytail at the crown of the head; the tail is folded to shorten it and is secured with ornate gold metallic bouillon lace at three points. The headdress is made up of a pair of thick hair “horns” that end several inches about the shoulders, wrapped in bands and pentagonal caps of gold decorative filigree with red and turquoise sequins. Descending from the ends of the horns are two narrow cylinders wrapped in red fabric embroidered or finely painted in a gold design, with gold filigree rectangular motifs and capped on both ends with gold filigreed pointed cupolas. The center of the horns bears a large round gold disc with an asymmetrical hole, topped with another gold filigreed pointed cupola. The horns are secured to a gold filigreed half skull cap with a defined cut out at the hairline and a contoured point sweeping down the forehead with a Naboo symbol at the center. Attached at the temples are long streams of very thin, delicate gold chains descending from filigree rosettes studded in ruby and turquoise sequins.
White make-up on the face, neck and hands (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye.

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Full-length overrobe of a very dark brown or black short-pile fur with tall, bulbous, sculpted shoulders, lined in red matte silk or silk-like fabric.

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Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Coruscant Gown)

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Floor-length loose, pleated gown of a black metallic brocade, damask or jacquard with long, wide sleeves folded back to form wide cuffs. Beneath are long fitted inner sleeves of a matte black fabric.
Floor-length full robe of a black furry fleece or poodle fabric with a tall mandarin collar and long, wide pointed sleeve that reach the knees. The robe opens at the left side front with slits up the side seams to reveal the undergown and has a long narrow band corralling the fullness of the back folds at the shoulder blades by a large black jet faceted button at each end. The sleeves are lined in an iridescent charcoal silk or silk-like fabric and along with the band are edged in narrow gold lace.
Half or full oval Art Deco-like appliqués of black velvet or velvet-like fabric in a burst of white and gold beads with gold thread are applied to the outer sleeve hems, the sleeve lining points, over the armhole seams at the shoulders and across the front of the mandarin collar. Three half rosette appliqués of black velvet or velvet-like fabric in a burst of white and gold beads with gold thread are applied to the right edge of the front opening of the robe at even intervals.
Low-heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hairpiece has a wide down curve shape with twisted strands folded from base of neck over top with ornate filigree gold bands binding the strands and a filigree gold cap resting on forehead with a small gold filigree circular pendant. Two strands of large narrow black jet teardrop and small round faceted jet beads drop from each temple from beneath the hair. No bangs. Naturally-occurring hair colors only.
White make-up on the face and neck (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye. The nails are paint with white polish.

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Handmaiden (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Battle Handmaiden)

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Wine/Burgundy calf length velvet or velvet-like overcoat with a fitted closure in the front above waist then pulled back and pinned to expose the legs. No panne velvet.
Reddish satin lining for underside of belled wide sleeves and coat lining.
Gold embroidered ribbon running up the coat side seams, around the shoulders of bodice, and back down the side seams. Ribbon also runs across the coat lining at knee-length.
Undershirt in reddish/dark pink matte fabric with extra long fitted sleeves and ribbing detail on the shirt and sleeves.
Wine/Burgundy velvet or velvet-like pants with gold trim down sides. No panne velvet.
Black riding style boots with no visible zippers.
Black leather or leather-like belt with black leather or leather-like loop holster on the right-hand side and silver belt buckle with Naboo symbol detail in gold.
Large twice folded ponytail at back of head. No bangs. Naturally-occurring hair colors only.
Silver short or long-barrel Naboo blaster.

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Queen Amidala (Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Parade Gown)

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A-line, floor-length fitted gown of an ivory duchess silk or silk-like satin (should be a soft sheen, not shiny) with a low scoop neckline and a long satin tabard shaped like a large tie painted lightly with one small and one large Naboo symbol in graduated shades of cream, light rose pink and light golden yellow, outline in medium gray. The gown also has knuckle-length fitted sleeves of an ivory sheer crinkled chiffon or gauze.
Full floor-length cloak with a modest train of an ivory silk or silk-like fabric covered thickly with large petals of sheer crinkled chiffon or gauze dyed with sheer touches of cream, light rose pink and pale golden yellow. The cloak is lined in an ivory matte fabric.
Large round whisk with spokes like an umbrella covered in two layers of a sheer ivory matte crinkled organza fabric, edged with silver abstract bird-like decorative spoke tips and is decorated with a sparkling silver trailing scroll vine pattern embroidered or finely painted along the spokes. The whisk is attached to the back of the cloak at the shoulder, and should be very firm, not limp.
Low-heeled embroidered tailored shoes or pumps in ivory.
Hair is pulled back into a ponytail with 5 sections folded into a circle of “bows”, secured with silver metallic bands. A net-like, triangular white rhinestone diadem is draped over the forehead secured to the hair by three delicate silver chains on either side. No bangs. Naturally-occurring hair colors only.
White make-up on the face, neck and hands (must not be splotchy or uneven). A red upper lip and a white lower lip with a red strip down the center, with a red dot on each cheek centered beneath each eye.

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Episode I standards updated by LMO & Costume Standards Committee 08/2012 for costumes submitted on or after 10/1/12.

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Midnight Blue Velvet Cloak)
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Floor-length gown with a fitted bodice, mock turtleneck, inverted V empire waist, full skirt and long, fitted sleeves of a matte fabric with a dense matte lace in dark navy or black. Skirt is pleated at the back waist for fullness. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Full floor-length cloak dark blue velvet or velvet-like fabric with a burnout velvet lining in a dark blue abstract “leopard” print on a copper ground or similar match. The cloak has a moderate train and should be contoured so that it falls straight on the left side but will drape and wrap on the right softly so touches of the lining are revealed around the collar.
Large flared fan-shaped appliqué with two large petals encrusted with blue rough-cut iridescent beads and 4 satin “embroidered buttons” with white star centers, rimmed in a narrow trim of blue, white and copper, and two smaller petals in dark navy matte fabric rimmed in a narrow trim and rick-rack of blue, white and copper. This appliqué is tied to the gathered end of the cloak wrap.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is parted and pulled into tightly-coiled angular buns. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.
Silver ball post earrings, each with a small, squat silver teardrop on a long, thin, delicate yet dense chain.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Veranda Night Gown)

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Full sleeveless bias-cut floor-length gown with six spaghetti straps of a silk or silk-like charmeuse in a light blue with shades of steel, lavender or aqua. The gown is cut into several panels to create five vertical lines of heirloom faggot stitch that fan out from the top center front to the hem (may substitute a narrow faggot stitch-like trim). If using the heirloom faggot stitch, the gown should be lined in a fluid flesh-toned fabric. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Long, full, floor-length contoured back drape of a silk or silk-like charmeuse in light blue with shades of steel, lavender or aqua. The drape is attached at the back neck, then is folded and pinned at the hip line and the calf line by small drop of three silvery pearls to create a waterfall-like effect.
Large Art-Nouveau-like butterfly-shaped brooch of silver wire on a flat, thin base in a light blue with shades of steel, lavender or aqua, decorated with five silvery pearls. The brooch is affixed to the center front neckline; radiating from each side are three strands of silvery pearls of different lengths that sweep around the upper arms to be tacked at the center back neckline
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is long and curled in loose spirals with the top portion pulled into a ponytail with the rest left to drape down the back. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.
Small silver diadem with two triangular points decorated with a Celtic knot-like pattern.
Carved japor snippet on a delicate silver chain.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Revelation Gown)

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Floor-length cherry red undergown with long sleeves and a tight, high V-neck collar that are decorated with tiny beading in shades of red, brown, purple, cream and silver, edged in coppery-red or coppery-purple seam binding. Skirt should have structure and not be limp (hoop skirt recommended). Costumer should appear pregnant.
Floor-length, empire-waist middle gown of a coppery-red/purple big concentric circular peony-like textured fabric with a moderate sheen with high V-neck collar, and bell sleeves with wide cuffs and narrow piping trim. The sleeves are lined in a coppery-red/purple silk or silk-like fabric.
Floor-length purple velvet or velvet-like cloak with a side front slit for each arm, two center front panels and a double layer yoke collar. No panne velvet. The two front panels, yokes and the area in front around the slits are decorated with an Art Nouveau twisting vine design in colors of mostly purples with scalloped edges; the design also has large contoured “leaves” in an iridescent coppery red/purple (may be either cut-outs filled with an iridescent coppery red/purple fabric or finely painted to resemble the fabric).
Coppery-red beveled oval pin with a purple rhinestone/sequin in the center to close the cloak at the center front bust.
Coppery-red contoured and beveled forehead band with red glitter/sequin insets and two central purple teardrops rhinestones/sequins, one at each center edge with a line of tiny purple rhinestones/sequins connecting them.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Front portions of the hair are curled into a bun over each ear with a twisted coiled loop of hair beneath it and a small coppery-red oval pin with a purple rhinestone/sequin in the center of each bun. Back portion of the hair is twisted into a long braid wrapped in strands of the same beads as the collar and cuffs, with a small coppery-red beveled oval pin with a purple rhinestone/sequin in the center at the top of the braid, nestled just above the nape of the neck. No bangs; naturally occurring hair colors only.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Navy Blue Linen Dress)

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Floor-length gown with a fitted bodice, mock turtleneck, inverted V empire waist, full skirt and long, fitted sleeves of a matte fabric with a dense matte lace in dark navy or black. Skirt is pleated at the back waist for fullness. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Collar is rimmed with a line of black jet bead with a short fringe of black jet beads at the center front.
Empire waist is trimmed five very large faceted black jet stones, each rimmed with a narrow line of small black jet beads, laid at the center front and arranged to each side seam. Several chains of black jet beads connect these five stones, with a long fringe of black jet beads descending from the center front stone.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is long and curled in loose spirals with two front sections pulled back from the face, twisted lightly and pinned to the crown of the head. Naturally occurring hair colors only.

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Very large triangular shaped shawl with long tails in a very dense, mantilla-like black lace. The center front edges are trimmed with a narrow line of tiny black beads/sequins, and each front tail has a moderate fringe of black jet beads.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Olive Gown)

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Floor-length gown with a fitted empire waist, small V-neckline, very full hood, ¾-length long bell sleeves and small train of an olive green velvet or velvet-like fabric with vertical lines of large lavender Naboo symbols at intervals throughout the gown. No panne velvet. The sleeves are lined in an iridescent lavender/green silk or silk-like fabric in a medium diamond pattern (lavender/green cross-dye preferred). The neck and sleeve edges are trimmed in narrow cord in an olive green silk or silk-like fabric. The hood is self-lined in the velvet. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Very wide empire-waist crinkled sash in a purple iridescent silk or silk-like taffeta.
Medium-sized circular brooch of purple and olive iridescent beads rimmed with a narrow twisted burnished bronze cord trim and a short fringe of purple and olive iridescent beads.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is long and parted, curled in loose spirals falling softly around face and over shoulders (with hood down) or peeking out of from the drapes of the hood (when worn hood up). Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Aqua Georgette Gown)

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Full floor-length bias cut gown with a defined yoke, scalloped scoop neckline and a very large floor-length half circle back drape cut on the bias of a light blue silk or silk-like georgette. The gown has a bias-cut floor-length under gown of a light aqua silk or silk-like charmeuse. The scalloped neckline, yoke and center front edges are decorated with wide bands of Art Nouveau-like vine patterns with Naboo-like symbols imbedded throughout. The decoration may be embroidered or very finely painted. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Opera-length, long, fitted gauntlets in a light blue silk or silk-like georgette with matching design decorated with wide bands of Art Nouveau-like vine patterns with Naboo-like symbols imbedded throughout extending from mid-forearm to wrist with scalloped hems, dotted with clear iridescent seed beads and tiny trochus shells. The decoration may be embroidered or very finely painted. The top edge of the gauntlets is decorated with a narrow band of tiny trochus shells or similar iridescent seed beads.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is long and curled in loose spirals. Naturally occurring hair colors only.
Headband of studded silver half moons with aqua circular rhinestones holds back hair from face.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Senate Gown)

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Floor-length, A-line underskirt of reddish purple/magenta floral burnout velvet. Skirt should have structure (hoop skirt recommended).
Loose short gown with a fitted yoke, a tall, petal-shaped wired collar, large puffed sleeves gathered to tight wide cuffs and a V-shaped hem with a point both in front and back to about mid-calf height, all of a medium purple suede or moleskin fabric. The neckline and sleeves are trimmed in dark purple velvet cord with narrow dark purple velvet vertical stripes along the sleeves. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Elbow-length mantle with an extra-wide neckline and floor-length, slightly A-line tabard in dark purple velvet or velvet-like fabric decorated with a swirling band of light lavender loops at the edges.
Very long, narrow scarf of a purple crinkled or Fortuny-pleated fabric is draped about the extra-wide neckline with two tails draping down the front of the tabard to end near bottom of dress.
Two elongated diamond-shaped filigree matte silver pendants hold the scarf in place. Five more of these pendants make up the brooch that closes and holds the mantle to the tabard.
Center front point of the collar has a tiny filigree button in iridescent purple.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is pulled away from the face to form a flat, long bun below a silver ribbed "halo" with pointed round wings, then is woven through the center of the "halo". No bangs; naturally occurring hair colors only.

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Revised October 21, 2012

Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Peacock Gown)

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Full floor-length A-line finely pleated dress with an empire waist, finely smocked to form a yoke and high fitted collar, as well as large finely pleated sleeves finely smocked to form slightly-pointed cuffs in iridescent teal/copper silk or silk-like fabric (teal/copper cross-dye preferred). The collar is trimmed with two lines of iridescent copper seed beads while the sleeves are trimmed with lines and a small fringe of iridescent copper seed beads. The skirt should have structure (hoop skirt recommended). Costumer should appear pregnant.
Long A-line double-layered overcoat with a large, round folded collar, an asymmetrical hem beginning at knee-length in the back descending to mid-calf in four layered triangle points in front, a layered split up the back, defined shoulders and side front slits for the arms, all in a teal/copper burnout velvet of an abstract, pod-like pattern with teal spots. No panne velvet.
The overcoat has an applied scrolling, vinelike pattern with Naboo symbols imbedded in an iridescent teal/copper silken along the edges, the front hem corners and around the shoulders, and is trimmed in a narrow teal/copper silken cord. The pattern may be couched cord or finely painted.
Beaded balls with long bead tassels in iridescent copper seed beads are at each sleeve point, the four front points, the four bottom points and the center back at the top split.
Elongated hexagonal filigree brooch in matte copper with touches of teal.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Fitted filigree headpiece of matte copper with touches of teal in the cutouts, and large, contoured ear pieces in a matte teal blue with thin coiled ringlets/dreadlocks and
ringlets/dreadlocks and strands of iridescent teal and copper beads streaming down. A large matte copper hairnet or caul descends from the back of the headpiece, studded in drops of iridescent copper and teal beads. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Dressing Gown)

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Full floor-length bias-cut chemise with a full skirt and fitted empire waist bodice of a light purple silk or silk-like charmeuse with a delicate medium purple lace overlay. The gown is probably sleeveless and has spaghetti straps. At the empire-waist is a narrow silken cord wrapped twice around and knotted at the center front with two long tails in a dark plum red. Dangling from the center front is a faceted amethyst teardrop on a short gold chain with tiny amethyst stones. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Floor-length loose rectangular long-sleeved robe in the Byzantine fashion with a V-neckline and slight train in a dark navy or dark purple silken furred fleece fabric. The shoulder seams are trimmed with a wide band of a decorative vine of little rosettes pattern in greens, reds, purples, and golds. The trim may be embroidered or finely painted.
Each end of the trim bears a small rectangle of blue sequins/seed beads rimmed in clear iridescent seed beads with a small tassel of a medium-sized faceted purple bead with strands of garnet purple and clear iridescent seed beads – one tassel at the neckline and two tassels at the wrist hems. At the V-neck closure of the robe are two small beaded balls with long tassels in garnet purple and clear iridescent seed beads.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is parted in the center and twisted back into a loose, full, long ponytail.
Over the head is a fitted cages of four narrow contoured bands in a soft silver while the ponytail is clasped by three bands of graduated size stamped with a Celtic knot-like twisting vine decoration. Natural-occurring hair colors only, no bangs.
Carved japor snippet on a delicate silver chain.

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Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Tan Mustafar outfit)

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Sleeveless tunic with a small V-neckline, a tall, round folded collar, fitted inverted V empire-waist bodice and a full flared skirt extending to nearly mid-thigh of a sandy taupe or mushroom suede or suedecloth. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Long fitted opera length gauntlets that extend to the knuckles of a sandy taupe or mushroom suede or suedecloth. On the upper left gauntlet is a Naboo symbol in medium brown. The symbol may be embroidered or finely painted.
Small burnished gold Art Nouveau-like floral filigree pin at the center front V-neck point.
Cross-shaped harness of narrow belting in dark brown leather or faux leather; the belting crosses both in front and in back.
Large triangular burnished gold Art Nouveau-like floral filigree buckle attached to the center of the front harness cross.
Fitted leggings of a beige or tan matte knit fabric with a seam down the center front and center back of each leg (total of four seams).
Low-heeled, riding style plain dark brown suede or faux suede boots. Zippers must be hidden.
Hair is parted in the center and pulled to the nape of the neck; portions of the hair are coiled into two large buns while the remainder is woven into a long braid tied off with a narrow length of dark brown leather strip. Natural-occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Hospital Gown)

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Very full, floor-length A-line gown with a narrow mock turtleneck collar, wide, knuckle-length bell sleeves in white matte knit fabric. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Barefoot or streamlined white, ivory or flesh tone ballet slippers.
Hair is loosely curled with two front sections pulled and pinned at the crown of the head. Natural-occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Water/Funeral Gown)

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Sleeveless, floor-length gown with a finely smocked bodice and very full skirt in a blue/aqua semi-iridescent crinkled fabric. The top center front is decorated with a short silver chain of blue crystal faceted stones with a blue faceted crystal teardrop in the center. Costumer should appear pregnant.
Open, floor-length full cloak of a velvet or velvet-like fabric with a watery wave pattern in shades of blue, sea green and aqua. The cloak is dusted with blue, sea green and aqua iridescent sequins and has flat, wide collar encrusted in blue, sea green and aqua iridescent sequins, with narrow velvet bands of these sequins descending from the collar on either side.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is worn down in full loose curls with tiny white and yellow flowers and curled strands of thin silken ribbons in shades of blue and aqua dotted about. Naturally-occurring hair colors only; no bangs.
Carved japor snippet on a delicate silver chain.

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Flats in a blue leather or faux leather with a floral appliqué of white, blue, sea green and lavender iridescent sequins on white netting.

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Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Clone Wars Volume 1 Cartoon, Lilac Diamonds)
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Strapless fitted bodice with diamond pattern of lightlilac, light lavender, orchid and pale plum fabric, with a scalloped teardrop ornament at center front. Strings of white pearls drape loosely over upper arms, attached to bodice at either side of ornament. Sheer long triangular sleeves attach under arms and end with tassels at each point.
V-shaped hip belt or bodice peplum in lightlilac, light lavender, orchid and pale plum fabric with petal and flower design and end with large tassel at center front point.
Floor length mermaid cut skirt of graduated lightlilac, light lavender, orchid and pale plum fabric. Sheer ruffled petals/scallops of lightlilac, light lavender, orchid and pale plum fabric cascade down back of skirt flowing into a semi-circle train.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair parted in middle and smoothed into three part headpiece of a lightlilac, light lavender, orchid and pale plum petal design, that coordinates with belt. One flower ornament at center of forehead and strings of white pearls draped loosely into two cones at sides of head. Hair in buns emerging from cones. Naturally-occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala/Skywalker (Clone Wars Volume 1 Cartoon, “Snow Bunny”)
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Unitard (or fitted top and leggings) and balaclava hood in white matte knit fabric.
Mid-forearm length gloves in white matte knit with pale blue fur trim.
Utility belt of an off-white firm leather or faux leather with a contoured pouch and holster.
Calf or knee high low-heeled white matte leather or faux leather boots with pale blue fur trim (wedge heeled boots preferred).
Knee length circle cape with full hood in white matte fabric lined in pale blue fabric with pale blue fur trim and two dangling pale blue fur ball pompoms.
Silver short or long-barrel Naboo blaster.

Optional Items:

White macrobinoculars

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Padmé Amidala-Skywalker (The Clone Wars Movie and Clone Wars TV series: Season 1, Episode 8 "Bombad Jedi", White Battle)
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Fitted top with long slim sleeves and narrow mock turtleneck in an off-white, matte opaque knit fabric. The sleeves are not set-in, have a seam with double topstitching running from the neck at the shoulder line to the cuff, and have narrow rectangular segmented (quilted) elbow/forearm patches. The top also has alternating vertical and horizontal seaming with double topstitching over the bust line and a section below the collar with four vertical pintucks. The shirt must be tucked in. Flesh toned undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Two wide armbands of matte light gray curved to fit the circumference of the upper arms.
Fitted leggings of an off-white, matte opaque knit fabric with four topstitched seams at the center front and back of each leg. Flesh toned undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Knee-high leather or leather-like lug sole boots in a light gray color with dark gray boot shafts. Wrapped about the boots shafts are leather or leather-like shin guards with five straps. The shin guards should have some structure and not be limp.
Plain wide firm leather or leather-like belt in a light gray color. Attached are one contoured flap pouch for the left hip and one long narrow contoured holster, all of a light gray leather or faux leather.
Silver short or long-barrel Naboo blaster.
Hair is parted in the center, pulled back and fastened at nape of the neck. The hair is then twisted into multiple narrow coils twisted further into loops arranged at the nape to create a large bun-like effect. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

Optional Items

Rectangular wide hat with an attached veil in an off-white, ivory or cream thickly woven matte fabric with an obvious abstract weave. The hat should have some structure and not be limp.
Long, full wrapped cape extending to mid-calf in a medium purple thickly woven matte fabric with light purple large Naboo symbols on the inside that are visible from the front and also across the back with alternating design (one up, one down) and obvious abstract light purple cord pattern.
Rectangular wide hat with an attached veil in a medium purple thickly woven matte fabric with an obvious abstract weave with a band of dark purple Naboo symbols around the crown. The hat should have some structure and not be limp.

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Padmé Amidala Naboo Fighter Pilot (Episode II: Attack of the Clones)

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Close-fitting, long-sleeved shirt of a medium chestnut brown suede or suede-like fabric.
Fitted leggings in a tomato red stretch fabric with a matte or subtle sheen.
Tall, fitted ribbed collar and yoke (may be a dickie or part of the suede shirt).
Fitted vest of a charcoal gray leather or faux leather (may have a hint of teal in the gray), with a short V neckline, a short front contoured hem and a longer back hem reaching below the hips; the vest has a double beveling detail on all edges, similar to piping.
Knee-high, low-heeled, riding-style dark brown suede or suede-like boots, each with a dark brown leather or leather-like wide strap with a square brass buckle and a dark brown leather or leather-like long, narrow trapezoidal pouch at the top of the boot shaft on the outside of the leg; the straps have a beveled detail. No zippers unless hidden.
Belt of a beveled medium brown leather or faux leather with an ornate, filigree brass buckle and two medium brown leather or faux leather pouches with double flap closures and vertical relief decoration.
Leather or leather-like gloves in a medium chestnut brown.
Dark brown leather or leather-like vambraces that span from mid-forearm to flair over the knuckles with a double beveling detail on all edges, similar to piping.
Hair is parted at the center and gathered at the nape of the neck, then split into 6 thin ponytails, each secured with 4 decorative silver rings. The hair should be long. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

Optional Items:

Naboo N-1 flight helmet with full yellow face shield

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Deleted Senate Gown)

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Fitted floor-length A-line undergown of a gold moiré or watered silk or silk-like fabric with a tall fitted collar. The skirt of the gown should have structure (hoop skirt preferred). The gown has an elaborate jeweled decoration of navy and jet beads/rhinestones covering the collar and breast as well as decorative beaded chevron lines down the front of the gown to just below the knees.
Fitted floor-length surcoat of a dark navy or dark purple velvet with a high structured whisk collar/lapels and leg o’ mutton sleeves. The upper sleeves are in velvet and should have structure to fill out the puffs with the lower sleeves in a fitted, gathered navy or purple satin ending below the wrists. The front edges of the gown are decorated with a gold leaf design from the waist to the hem.
Two navy or purple crinkled satin scarves with fringe are attached to the collar beneath the lapels and are over the shoulders and down the back, ending several inches above the coat hem and are gathered at waist-level by a satin band decorated with strands of navy and jet beads.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats
Hair is pulled back from the face, gathered into two fans of hair on either side of the head and two smaller fans of hair just below the crown of the head. Decorative brooch of purple stones/drops attached to the center front of the hairline. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Purple Senate Gown)

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Fitted bodice with a pointed hem at the high hip in a royal blue or royal purple satin or satin-like fabric. The bodice has a V-shaped dense panel of royal blue or purple iridescent sequins and seed beads and a V-shaped band with a contoured point decorated with a swirling vine design in royal navy or purple satiny yarns couched in coordinating metallic threads. The bodice also has long fitted sleeves of a royal blue or royal purple crinkled satin or satin-like fabric.
Full floor-length A-line skirt in a royal blue or royal purple satin or satin-like fabric with a long contoured oval-shaped tabard extending to just above the hem, decorated with a dense swirling vine design in royal navy or purple satiny yarns couched in coordinating metallic threads. The skirt of the gown should have structure (hoop skirt preferred).
Fitted but partially open surcoat with a tall, fitted open collar, contoured shoulder wings, and very large, nearly floor-length, split, rounded wing sleeves of a flame or flame-like burnout velvet or other similar, velvet-like fabric. The surcoat includes medium navy or purple piping along the center front, collar, hem and sleeves, as well as decorative vertical piping seams along the front bodice connecting to contoured horizontal piping seams along the back bodice. The collar and shoulder wings are dusted lightly with royal blue or purple iridescent sequins. The wing sleeves are lined in royal blue or royal purple crinkled satin or satin-like fabric, pinned at knee height in back by a large rosette brooch of royal blue or purple iridescent sequins and seed beads.
Long bell-shaped middle sleeves in a royal blue or royal purple satin or satin-like fabric, lined in a medium navy or purple silk or silk-like fabric. The sleeves are decorated with a dense swirling vine design in royal navy or purple satiny yarns couched in coordinating metallic threads.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Warm antiqued brass choker with seven wire wrapped bands secured by long thin beveled “beads”.
Hair is pulled away from the face and tucked beneath a warm antiqued brass headdress resembling an inverted “footed vase” covered in micro braids wrapped in a cage of square-stamped and plain brass strips, with multi-sized loops of braids at the bottom of the “vase foot”. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Apartment Nightgown)

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Very full floor-length, finely gathered draping nightgown with a wide, round neckline edged in narrow bias binding and long raglan bell sleeves of semi-sheer soft white or ivory fabric. Flesh tone undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Barefoot or streamlined white, ivory or flesh tone ballet slippers.
Hair is curled past the shoulders with two front sections pulled away from the face and tied back at the crown. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Packing Gown)

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Firm underbodice with full puffed sleeves gathered to wide cuffs of a silver gray drapey matte silk or silk-like fabric. The cuffs have seven flat buttons and cord loops covered in the same silver fabric, with dark gray piping at the cuff edges. The upper sleeves are furthered gathered by four narrow silver filigree armbands with touches of turquoise.
Fitted vest with an asymmetrical lapped closure, a tall contoured collar, ending at the high hip of a deep charcoal gray velvet (may have sheer hints of teal or green). Along the center front is a vertical pointed decorative gray panel with a floral design applied and embroidered in gray, charcoal, silver and metallic gold with white and turquoise beads.
Very full, floor-length gathered skirt in a semi-textured gunmetal gray silk or silk-like fabric. The skirt should have some structure beneath.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is pulled back and gathered into a small bun at the crown of the head as well as wrapped to form a large double-folded bow at each side of the head. Two silver contoured triangular medallions and one central triangular medallion, each decorated with sweeping silver Art Nouveau-like fans with touches of turquoise are draped over the forehead and ears, linked by 5-6 delicate silver chains. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

NOTE:
The Museum Replicas gown and shoes are accepted but the hair must be styled and decorated according to the standard for hair listed above in order to qualify for Formal status.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Refugee Gown)

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Semi-fitted A-line floor-length gown of a sage green and grape purple floral or paisley-like pattern on a dark mustard yellow background. The center front, sides, and center back each have a narrow vertical strip in a larger, coordinating sage green and grape purple floral or paisley-like pattern on a dark yellow mustard background. The fabric may be embroidered, printed or very finely painted. The skirt of the gown should have structure (a narrow hoop skirt is recommended).
The sleeves are of a light but warm matte golden sage green pebbly-textured yet fluid fabric, gathered at mid-forearm to wide cuffs of a sage green and grape purple very large floral or paisley-like pattern on a dark mustard yellow background, trimmed with sage green piping. The cuff fabric may be embroidered, printed or very finely painted.
Short fitted capelette of a sage green and grape purple very large floral or paisley-like pattern on a dark mustard yellow background, with a tall fitted collar in a plain dark mustard fabric. The bottom edge of the capelette is trimmed with sage green piping. The side seams of the capelette and the collar are trimmed with multiple small buttons and loops covered in the plain dark mustard fabric. The fabric may be embroidered, printed or very finely painted.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Drapey, loose-fitting cowl of a plain dark mustard silk or silk-like fluid fabric. The hair should be pulled back from the face and completely covered
Crowning the head must be either of the following: an arched Art Deco-like halo headpiece with a sunburst design filled with a woven basket-like ground in a metallic burnished copper/bronze with hints of gold and green tarnish atop a partial decorative skullcap OR a tall but thin, lightly scalloped halo headpiece covered in a very dense golden yellow lace veil, gathered tightly to the halo, with the gathers framing the face to the shoulders and extending to a point just below the waist.

Optional Items:

Calf-length cloak with side front splits for the arms in a grape purple medium-weight matte fabric with a fan-shaped or similar abstract texture.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Deleted Naberrie Residence ‘Family’ gown)

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Fitted midriff-baring bodice with an open back, long knuckle-length fitted sleeves and a tall fitted collar of a very crinkled light aqua matte fabric. The front of the bodice extends to long tabs that taper around the sides and down to the center back to attach to the waist of the skirt. Diagonal curving seams are decorated with lines of coordinating tiny trochus shells or similar rough-cut iridescent shell-like beads. At the center front bust line, the center back waist point and at each back edge point where the sleeve meets the bodice is a small, somewhat folded filigree light blue leaf clip with silver and aquamarine highlights. The collar and back yoke are held closed by several small iridescent pearl or light aqua fabric covered buttons rimmed in silver.
Floor-length wrap skirt with a somewhat flared fullness from the knees to the hem and a small train of a very crinkled light aqua matte fabric. The skirt closes at the left side front with a small iridescent pearl or light aqua fabric covered button rimmed in silver at the waistline of the closure.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats (low-heeled satin slingbacks with pointed toes dyed to match are suggested).
Hair is parted and pulled away from the face by a wide, contoured headband in a soft pearlized metallic light aqua with silvery accents (treatment with rub ‘n buff is suggested). A textured zig-zag-like diamond motif of varying sizes spans the length of the headband. Piles of soft curls cascade from the crown of the head behind the headband. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

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Long full floor-length cloak with a very wide gathered hood, a very wide neckline and long, wide bell sleeves that are gathered by a narrow binding and extend well below the knees in a pale silvery ivory velvet or velvet-like fabric. The cloak has a wide vertical burnout pattern in a very Art Nouveau-like vine motif with dragonfly-like elements. The cloak is closed at the center front neckline by a very large, matte gold Art Nouveau-like filigree rectangular brooch with a gathered length of pale silvery ivory velvet or velvet-like fabric that extends to the floor.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Pastel Lake Gown)

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Fitted floor-length halter-neck gown cut on the bias with a low scoop back, ombre-dyed in shades of yellow, pink and bluish lilac.
Long, full overdrape of a semi-sheer flowing silk or silk-like fabric also ombre-dyed in shades of yellow, pink and bluish lilac. The drape encircles the body somewhat loosely, is gathered to create sleeve drapes that extend from mid-upper arm to the wrist, and has a long train with squared corners. The drape edges are entirely bound with wide satin charmeuse bias binding, also dyed to match.
The halter gown and overdrape front are gathered at the neck to a mother of pearl shell-like collar of several pieces of graduating size rimmed in light burnished gold, affixed to a narrow ivory neckband with two delicate burnished gold chains on either side.
The overdrape sleeves are each affixed to a pearlized light burnished gold curvaceous zig-zag armband.
The bottom front of the drape is gathered by a wrap of mother of pearl medallions strung in a row and clustered to create little “pansies” with ivory pearl centers. Draping from the wrap is a long tassel of ivory pearl and iridescent crystal seed beads.
The back of the drape is gathered and pulled up to be affixed to the center back waist of the halter gown. A brooch of mother of pearl medallions clustered to form a “pansy” with an ivory pearl center and multi-length strands of ivory pearl and iridescent crystal seed beads cover the gathering point.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats (bluish lilac low-heeled satin mules are suggested).
Hair is parted in middle with two small sections twisted in front and tucked into a “cornucopia” or “nautilus” of hair held in place with multiple headbands that graduate in size from the crown of the head to the end of the hair covered in a purple silk or silk-like brocade of fabric with silvery swirls tipped in silvery pearls. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Picnic Gown)

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Off-the-shoulder, floor-length, full chemise (or off-the-shoulder full shirt and full gathered skirt) with wide full sleeves gathered to a narrow binding below the wrists in a golden yellow semi-sheer silk or silk-like matte chiffon or georgette, decorated with a pattern of twisting vines, small flowers and tiny cream iridescent 4-petaled sequins. The lower sleeve sections are wrapped in delicate silk or silk-like ribbons pale yellow, pale pink, rose pink and pale green. The skirt should have some fullness (a two-layer chiffon or georgette petticoat in light pink and pale yellow is suggested to achieve this).
Corset or boned bodice in a golden yellow silk or silk-like crinkled taffeta or similar fabric type with a contoured top and bottom hem. The center and side fronts are decorated in a petal design of variegated yellow to burnished gold, narrow stems and leaves of variegated spring green to medium green and thin gold swirling lines dotted with small pink/magenta roses. The design may be embroidered or finely painted. The corset also has narrow shoulder straps of golden yellow fabric dotted with small pink/magenta roses and green and gold leaves. The corset should have structure and not be limp.
Large, triangular capelette or shawl of a fine golden yellow netting decorated with thin, swirling vines and tiny leaves of gold and green with small pink/magenta roses, dotted with tiny cream iridescent 4-petaled sequins. The hem is scalloped and edged in variegated spring green to medium green satin stitch. The design may be finely painted but embroidery is highly recommended.
Small, narrow Art Deco-like burnished silver pin with an amethyst or magenta center stone that resembles a dragonfly as a closure to the cape.
White or ivory flats with a painted gold heel.
Forehead band of two ribbons with narrow satin cord edging in a golden green dotted with small pink/magenta roses with green and gold leaves.
Hair is gathered in to a small bun on either side of the head and encased in golden yellow crocheted hair nets or snoods. The rest of the hair is loosely curled and pulled into a loose ponytail tied with delicate silk or silk-like ribbons in pale yellow, pale pink, rose pink and pale green. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

Optional:

The corset fabric also has vertical lines of small square cut outs along all sections of the corset at fairly even intervals to reveal a matte golden yellow inner layer of fabric beneath.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Black Fireside Corset Gown)

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Fitted boned corset/bustier in black leather or faux leather with a hidden center front closure. The corset should have structure and not be limp. No patent leather.
Opera-length fitted fingerless gauntlets in black leather or faux leather. No patent leather.
Fitted floor-length fishtail skirt with a moderate train of a black abstract geometric lace design (fan motif preferred) over a silver gray lining. The skirt should have some structure and not be limp.
Wide choker of black velvet trimmed with strands of black jet beads. A large medallion of beads is applied to the center front in a rosette-like design with many lengths of black velvet cord and strands of black jet beads reaching nearly to the hem down the center front.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is parted in the center and gently twisted into a long thick braid at the nape of the neck with narrow coils of hair twisted along the length of the braid. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.
Double-row headband of narrow, thin silver metal strips worn over the forehead to disappear into the hair.

Optional Items:

Dense, full, elbow-length, off-the-shoulder capelette of black feathers trimmed in narrow black leather or faux leather binding and closed at the top center front. The back of the capelette should sweep down to extend below the waist.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Smocked Velvet Robe and Night Gown)

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Floor-length loose rectangular long-sleeved robe in the Byzantine fashion with a wide V-neck in back and a moderate train in a royal blue lattice smocked velvet or velvet-like fabric (blue and gold cross-dye velvet preferred). A long tassel of five large beaded balls and strands of beads in iridescent blue, red and green extends from the point of the back V-neck.
Wide trim of a bullion-textured metallic gold in a quasi-Greek key pattern is applied to the shoulder seams and extends down the sleeves to the wrists.
Bias-cut floor length slip gown with lightly-gathered triangular bust sections sewn to an inverted V empire bust line, a deep back V, and thin spaghetti straps of a soft white or ivory silk or silk-like fluid fabric. The gown has an ivory silk or silk-like chiffon overlay of a sparse scattering of a large singular abstract floral motif in pastel shades of yellow, pink, green, blue and purple, dotted with tiny white iridescent seed beads; the motif may be embroidered or very finely painted.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats (soft white or ivory mules preferred).
Hair is loosely spiral-curled with the front sections parted at the center and pinned to the back. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

Optional Items:

Soft white or ivory mules in the same fabric as the bias-cut slip gown decorated with the same overlay with a large singular abstract motif as the gown.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Light Blue Tatooine Midriff)

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Fitted midriff-baring bodice of a pale or light blue knit fabric with dense gathered wrapping that extends around to each side back, a slight V-neck and upper wrapping that enlarges to a long, wide draping hood with a point that reaches to the back waist. The edge of the hood and the V-neck are trimmed in narrow silver cord and the point of the hood is trimmed with multi-length strands of clear coin-shaped beads separated by black seed beads.
Long fitted, somewhat gathered, knuckle length sleeves are hidden beneath a wide draping circular cape folded to create a double-layered cape. The outer layer of the cape should be longer than the inner layer, extending to the below the knees in back. The cape is trimmed and decorated with a small silver metallic leaf stencil, tracing along the edge and as an allover pattern for the lower back of the cape in a diamond shaped section, edged in silver cord trim.
Full-length straight skirt with a T-shaped top center front dense gathering section, draped with triangular multi-strand pattern of clear coin-shaped beads separated by black seed beads.
Pale or light matte blue or gray tailored low-heeled boots or shoes.
Hair is loosely spiral-curled; two small sections on either side of the head are gathered into small buns with the rest pulled into a loose ponytail in the back. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.
Headpiece formed to the top of the head in a diamond shape of silver with a filigree, Art Nouveau knot-like pattern with two large oval-shaped filigree loops which frame the curled hair buns.

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Full floor-length cloak and large, full gathered hood in a silver velvet with an abstract pod-like or similar burnout pattern and a fitted pale or light blue matte knit balaclava; the hair should be completely covered. The cloak is closed at the throat with a large but simple filigree clasp.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Blue Tatooine Poncho)

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Loose floor-length undergown (likely sleeveless) of a sky blue or muted turquoise, very crinkled matte fabric with a plunging V neckline front and back, trimmed in narrow bias binding. Fake Fortuny pleating is suggested.
Poncho-like long tunic of a heavy textured matte fabric in a saturated medium blue or slightly darker. No fleece. The tunic has a very long V-neck in front that reaches to the waist and a shorter V-neck in back, very long wide sleeves with contoured hems and drop shoulder seams, and an asymmetrical hem where the front hem is a soft inverted V with the point at about mid-thigh and the back hem is a contoured half circle that extends about mid-calf. The tunic is lined with a pale or light blue silk or silk-like fabric. The tunic should have some structure and body to it, particularly at the hems.
Above the center front hem is a very large sunburst of abstract flames, leaf motifs, a central rosette and lines of small triangles in shades of yellow, orange, blue, lavender and white. The sunburst may be embroidered or finely painted.
Beneath the sunburst tacked to the hem are three clusters of multi-length narrow matte silken ribbons in shades of yellow, orange, rose pink and lavender, each with a large blue multi-colored “Fimo-like” bead with a red iridescent seed bead tied at the end; one cluster is at the center of the sunburst, with the other two flanking near the sides of the sunburst.
The front V-neck and lower sleeves hems have inverted Naboo-like symbols in shades of yellow, orange, blue, lavender and white, while the tops of the sleeves are encircled in a long decorative flames motif, each with a Naboo-like motif aligned with the shoulder seam in shades of yellow, orange, blue, lavender and white. The V-necklines and sleeve edges are rimmed with a line of white narrow satin stitch above which is a white border line of triangular “chicken feet”. These motifs may be embroidered or finely painted.
Black or navy leather or leather-like tailored flats.
Hair is loosely spiral-curled, parted in the middle and pinned back from the face, with curls left to drape over the front. Naturally-occurring hair color only; no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Arena Battle)

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Fitted top with long slim sleeves and narrow mock turtleneck in an off-white, matte opaque knit fabric. The sleeves are not set-in and have a seam with double topstitching running from the neck at the shoulder line to the cuff. The top also has alternating vertical and horizontal seaming with double topstitching over the bust line and a section below the collar with four vertical pintucks. The shirt must be tucked in. Flesh toned undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Two wide armbands of thin burnished silver rectangular segments curved to fit the circumference of the upper arms.
Fitted leggings of an off-white, matte opaque knit fabric with four topstitched seams at the center front and back of each leg. Flesh toned undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Knee-high leather or leather-like lug sole boots in a bone white or ivory color. Wrapped about the boots shafts are leather or leather-like shin guards with rectangular perforations with two straps woven through and two additional straps at the top and bottom of the shin guards. The shin guards should have some structure and not be limp.
Plain wide firm leather or leather-like belt in a bone white or ivory color. Attached are two contoured flap pouches – one for each hip, one long contoured somewhat cylindrical flap pouch for the left hip and one long narrow contoured holster, all of a bone white or ivory leather or faux leather.
Silver short or long-barrel Naboo blaster.
Hair is parted in the center, pulled back and fastened at nape of the neck. The hair is then twisted into multiple narrow coils twisted further into loops arranged at the nape to create a large bun-like effect. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

Optional Items

Long, full wrapped cape in an off-white, ivory or cream thickly woven matte fabric with an obvious abstract weave, extending to mid-calf.
Rectangular wide hat with an attached veil in an off-white, ivory or cream thickly woven matte fabric with an obvious abstract weave. The hat should have some structure and not be limp.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Ripped Arena Battle)

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Fitted top with long slim sleeves and narrow mock turtleneck in an off-white, matte opaque knit fabric. The sleeves are not set-in and have a seam with double topstitching running from the neck at the shoulder line to the cuff. The top also has alternating vertical and horizontal seaming with double topstitching over the bust line and section below the collar with four vertical pintucks. The shirt is ripped away on an angle around the midriff, with two angled vertical slashes in the shirt back beneath the shoulder blades and the right sleeve ripped off entirely above the silver armband. Flesh toned undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Two wide armbands of thin burnished silver rectangular segments curved to fit the circumference of the upper arms.
Fitted leggings of an off-white, matte opaque knit fabric with four topstitched seams at the center front and back of each leg. Flesh toned undergarments are recommended for modesty.
Knee-high leather or leather-like lug sole boots in a bone white or ivory color. Wrapped about the boots shafts are leather or leather-like shin guards with rectangular perforations with two straps woven through and two additional straps at the top and bottom of the shin guards. The shin guards should have some structure and not be soft or limp.
Plain wide firm leather or leather-like belt in a bone white or ivory color. Attached are two contoured flaps pouches – one for each hip, one long contoured somewhat cylindrical flap pouch for the left hip and one long narrow contoured holster, all of a bone white or ivory leather or faux leather.
Hair is parted in the center, pulled back and fastened at nape of the neck. The hair is then twisted into multiple narrow coils twisted further into loops arranged at the nape to create a large bun-like effect. Naturally occurring hair colors only, no bangs.

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Padmé Amidala (Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Wedding Gown)

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A-line floor-length gown with a V neckline, princess seaming and a moderate train of an antique ivory silk or silk-like matte fabric. The gown also has a delicate, transparent overlay and knuckle-length fitted sleeves of an antique ivory soft flowing matte tulle or netting covered in an all-over lace pattern of antique ivory swirls tipped in small ivory pearls, with a wide vertical panel of an antique ivory pomegranate-like matte lace motif dotted with small ivory pearls.
A-line full-length dress coat cut open to match the gown’s princess seams with large, elbow-length bell sleeves and a moderate train also in a delicate, transparent antique ivory soft flowing matte tulle or netting covered in an all-over lace pattern of antique ivory swirls tipped in small ivory pearls. The dress coat also has a wide band of antique ivory matte lace dotted with small ivory pearls applied along each side front edge, extending from the front hem, over the shoulders, to cross at the back waist and end at the back hem. The back hem also has another single antique ivory pomegranate-like matte lace motif dotted with small ivory pearls near the hem between the wide lace bands. The bell sleeves are edged in an antique ivory matte scalloped lace.
Large waist-length veil gathered to create a skullcap with twin tails of a thick, dense lace with a scalloped edge, dotted with small ivory pearls. The skullcap portion of the veil is thickly dotted with small ivory pearlized or antique ivory silk flowers crowned with a diadem of nine swirls of small ivory teardrop pearls.
Low heeled coordinating tailored pumps or flats.
Hair is loosely spiral curled and tucked under the veil and cap, with a few sections streaming down the front and the rest left to hang down the back. Naturally occurring hair colors only; no bangs.

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Reviews by CSC/LMO 10/21/12, effective 11/1/12