The Big Lebowski Costume Thread
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Long time lurker of this thread. Figured it was time to throw my hat into the ring. Just picked up a pair of jellies, some dude pants and a purple v-neck tee. (I've had the Pendleton for a while). Here are a couple pics of my ensemble next to the screen used. I have a few more items coming in the mail. I'll don it all myself soon, once I grow my hair out a bit more. Good to be here dudes 
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Picked up some Otomix shoes. Couldn't get the old ones of course, but I made some quick mods to the new ones to get them looking more like the screen used . . .
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First I pulled out some stitches and re-cut the black shapes so they looked more like the original ones.
Then I colored in the remaining stitches and logo with a sharpie.
Then I filled in the original stitch holes with some white sculpey clay.
Then re-glued them back down with e-6000.
I might go back in with some flat black paint to cover the logos a little better.
I think they turned out pretty decent
stock:
First I pulled out some stitches and re-cut the black shapes so they looked more like the original ones.
Then I colored in the remaining stitches and logo with a sharpie.
Then I filled in the original stitch holes with some white sculpey clay.
Then re-glued them back down with e-6000.
I might go back in with some flat black paint to cover the logos a little better.
I think they turned out pretty decent
backstagejack1
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Well, I hated to do it but I had to file a PayPal complaint on Lebowskifest.com After 17 days I heard nothing from them after ordering. After multiple emails they were all returned. I tried talking to them on their active facebook pages and no response.
Oh well. Thank god for PayPal.
Oh well. Thank god for PayPal.
backstagejack1
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Well it seems new **** has come to light as of today. Not sure what's been going on over there but maybe there's a chance I'll get my jellies after all.
Gr8ful Deadhead
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https://www.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?cid=1075403&pcid=1042764&vid=1&pid=848476071
Sweatshirt looks nice color wise, but doesn't show the inside. Bought 2 in case they're accurate.
Sweatshirt looks nice color wise, but doesn't show the inside. Bought 2 in case they're accurate.
Post pics once it comes in. I'm curious how accurate the color is. Looks good. I have a different hoodie coming in myself. I hope it's a good match.
backstagejack1
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Wow!! I've been looking for a green hoodie that I could distress but so far they were all the wrong color. That looks spot on!
I'm really interested in the fit overall. right now I'm between a medium to large. I'm worried if I get a large it still won't have "The Dude" look. I'm going to chance ordering an XL
Notice how far the shoulders drop on The Dude's green hoodie? It's as if he's wearing almost to 2 sizes larger than he normally wears. Or is it just how the hoodie was designed? In the other picture if looks almost a normal to a bit larger size just with really dropped shoulder seams. Hmm, it oe gather around his lower forearms as if it's too big for him.
I'm really interested in the fit overall. right now I'm between a medium to large. I'm worried if I get a large it still won't have "The Dude" look. I'm going to chance ordering an XL
Notice how far the shoulders drop on The Dude's green hoodie? It's as if he's wearing almost to 2 sizes larger than he normally wears. Or is it just how the hoodie was designed? In the other picture if looks almost a normal to a bit larger size just with really dropped shoulder seams. Hmm, it oe gather around his lower forearms as if it's too big for him.
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Zombie_61
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The Dude seems to like his clothes loose and baggy, so if that's the look you're going for I'd go up one size larger than you'd normally wear; I personally think two sizes would be a bit much.
The color is a tricky matter, and with the variables involved in photographing textiles and computer monitor settings even something that looks right on your screen may look completely different in person. Also, I've viewed a number of stills of Bridges wearing that sweatshirt and the color ranged from a somewhat faded light green to a shade slightly lighter than olive drab. I'll be very interested in hearing Gr8ful Deadhead's opinions when he receives his, and hope he'll post a photo or two for comparison. Regardless, it looks like a nice sweatshirt at a fair price and I might get one myself. Uh, I'm just gonna' go find a cash machine...
The color is a tricky matter, and with the variables involved in photographing textiles and computer monitor settings even something that looks right on your screen may look completely different in person. Also, I've viewed a number of stills of Bridges wearing that sweatshirt and the color ranged from a somewhat faded light green to a shade slightly lighter than olive drab.
I'll be very interested in hearing Gr8ful Deadhead's opinions when he receives his, and hope he'll post a photo or two for comparison. Regardless, it looks like a nice sweatshirt at a fair price and I might get one myself. Uh, I'm just gonna' go find a cash machine...
Oh, that's perfect!
I found a robe that is a very close match! I just need to modify the cuffs on the sleeves, which I think will be pretty easy to do.
Phased
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Oh man, i'm sorry to hear that since i was the one that recommended them. :/
I had mine in less than 2 weeks after ordering them last year. I wasn't aware of any management changes, but hopefully it all gets worked out in the end. They've been posting often on Instagram about the upcoming Lebowskifest in L.A. for 4/19 and (of course) 4/20, so i wonder if it's just the online store management that is in the middle of some turbulence...
backstagejack1
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That's odd that you received yours so fast. I have no idea. All emails were returned. I tried reaching out on social media as well because , as you said, it's active daily. But no response. So far, the only thing that gives me hope is the posting about new management. But my PayPal complaint hasn't moved forward or been resolved so I'm not sure what could be going on either. But yeah, I'd much rather receive the jellies instead of not so we shall see.
paplooo
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Good ol' fashioned ebay hunt
I have another that's a lighter brown. Might be able to dye it a bit darker with enough heat.
Zombie_61
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Unless you're planning to use a cold water dye, you should check to see if there's a label on the robe that says what it's made from. If it's cotton, wool, or linen, odds are a hot water dye will shrink it.
It's actually 100% polyester. I just want it to go a little darker, so I might try some Rit DyeMore.
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