Halloween, How Are You Here so Soon?

   My favorite holiday has to be Halloween. I think I've mentioned that a time or two.
   This year, a lot of things are happening, including my best friend's move to LA, an Eagle Scout project,  and an unexpected "promotion" at work. All in the next two weeks. So my costume is going to be as laid back as I can possibly manage, without having to revert to "zombie in a t-shirt and jeans".
   I'm thinking Kiki from Kiki's Delivery Service.

               

   It's pretty simple: a purple dress, a red hairbow, red flats, and a broom. I'll probably fashion a little radio to hang on the end of the broom, and I'll wear a big messenger bag. Done.
   I've purchased 3 3/4 yds of the darkest purple I could find at Joann's, thread, and an invisible zipper to match. Sewing with a zipper always weirds me out,  especially if I've been hand sewing a lot beforehand.

   I'm using the Simplicity 5802 pattern for the dress. I'm going to use View A with the 3/4 length sleeves.

 I want to go as Kiki with an adult twist. Not "adult" adult; there won't be any fishnets or cleavage. It'll just be a sophisticated version of Kiki. Kiki all grown up and being awesome as a successful entrepreneur. . . . The hairbow stays, though.