I still have a Slytherin school girl costume in my closet from a costume wedding a couple years back. It probably won't make the trip, but it's the spirit of the thing.
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"It is inhumane, in my opinion, to force people who have a genuine medical need for coffee to wait in line behind people who apparently view it as some kind of recreational activity."
I ended up ordering a tie off Amazon to a friend's place in the states and then having him mail it to me. Not the best solution, but it was all I could find (with relatively short notice :P)
I'm getting a robe from a place called Garb the World, it's a ren fair type outfitter. For a lined robe it would be more expensive than $120, plain black is like $65 though. The robe material is a lot better than polyester and if you opt for a lining it's satin, hence the price jump for lined. No matter where you get something you have to figure a lined robe is effectively two robes, which is why they will be expensive... And why Atlus listed some low cost alternatives in the OP.
Word of warning though, they state a 5 week lead time.
I really like their robes and I was looking to get a bit classier this year...
yeah, they looks tits, but $120 is a bit pricey for 3 guaranteed evenings of use. especially when you order a sweater and tie alongside it.
If you (or someone you know) has a sewing machine and a little skill (or is willing to learn):
1. Take a trip to your local Goodwill(tm) or thrift shoppe and buy some used flat bedsheets; don't get the fitted sheets, they don't work well.). Those will probably run you less than $5 for a set. If you try, you might find a set that is green/red/blue/yellow. Next stop, your local drugstore for black cloth dye. Dye one sheet black, and the other one your chosen house color. For a total of about $15 you can have all the cloth you need.
2. Click over to eBay and search for a Mcall's 3663 pattern.
All joking aside, we did this for our robes last year (which will be re-used this year). Our +1 purchased the $120 robe from Whimsic Alley, and I have to say that our "home made" robes are actually much nicer than the commercial ones, and cost about 1/10 of the amount. Plus they are made of a nice lightweight, yet sturdy, linen (as opposed to polyester) and are easily washable. Here is an image of the three of us. Two of these robes are home-made. See if you can guess which one is the storebought one: Robes.jpg
The ties are about $20 on eBay.
The sweaters were another thrift shoppe find. I think we paid $10 to $15 each.
Everyone can use a white/ivory/almond dress shirt, black slacks or skirt, and dress shoes. They work for job interviews, weddings, funerals and pretty much any "formal" occasion. Those you should go to a real department store to buy if you don't already own them.
It took me a lot to get munkyboy on board. He likes sleep, and wants to get up early on friday to get in line. but this just sounded like too much fun to pass up.
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They are legit, I've been to the actual store. Good quality on the sweater and tie I got. Robes were out of my price range, but the ones they had on display were amazing. They have somewhat regular sales too, not sure if any of it applies for the online sales though.
Had a fucking blast at the Pokecrawl in Boston, and can hardly wait to dress up like a wizard and be drunk in the streets of Seattle. Somehow this makes it more special than all of the other times I'm drunk in the streets of Seattle. I think it's the couple hundred amazing nerds.
If I'm not singing Don't Stop Believin' at some point during the evening, something has gone terribly wrong.
WOAH! Whats this of $60-$500?!?! I might have $40 for this. I think I need a more in-depth explanation of whats going to happen.
Have you ever been to a bar?
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Teeny... just join us in Slytherin. We can be evil together!
Also no one will see us coming.... mwahahaha
I think we've already established that I'm SmallLady's hat. Put BrokenAngel in there and we'd be the sexiest Totem pole ever!
I will consider this request >D
Can I be Matee? I will bring a monkey.
You are the monkey.
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Besides....Slytherin is full of awesomness.
I still have a Slytherin school girl costume in my closet from a costume wedding a couple years back. It probably won't make the trip, but it's the spirit of the thing.
Slytherin +4!
yes, he is.
he was being a baby about his actual name being on the list. Because he's a big baby.
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several of the items cannot be sent to Canada.
Ravenclaw is the ONLY way to go Teeny.. Wait out the re-open or just plan on running with em..
I'd say see if you can ship them to someone in your house but I think everyone's canadian.
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I ended up ordering a tie off Amazon to a friend's place in the states and then having him mail it to me. Not the best solution, but it was all I could find (with relatively short notice :P)
I really like their robes and I was looking to get a bit classier this year...
The Sixth Annual Triwizard Drinking Tournament Part 1 |
Pokecrawl Episode 4: The Power Of One!
Portalflip
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yeah, they looks tits, but $120 is a bit pricey for 3 guaranteed evenings of use. especially when you order a sweater and tie alongside it.
Thought about it for two previous years, it's about time this shit happens.
Word of warning though, they state a 5 week lead time.
If you (or someone you know) has a sewing machine and a little skill (or is willing to learn):
1. Take a trip to your local Goodwill(tm) or thrift shoppe and buy some used flat bedsheets; don't get the fitted sheets, they don't work well.). Those will probably run you less than $5 for a set. If you try, you might find a set that is green/red/blue/yellow. Next stop, your local drugstore for black cloth dye. Dye one sheet black, and the other one your chosen house color. For a total of about $15 you can have all the cloth you need.
2. Click over to eBay and search for a Mcall's 3663 pattern.
3. ????
4. PROFIT!!!
SOURCE: http://www.dartheagle.com/poa_robe1.html
All joking aside, we did this for our robes last year (which will be re-used this year). Our +1 purchased the $120 robe from Whimsic Alley, and I have to say that our "home made" robes are actually much nicer than the commercial ones, and cost about 1/10 of the amount. Plus they are made of a nice lightweight, yet sturdy, linen (as opposed to polyester) and are easily washable. Here is an image of the three of us. Two of these robes are home-made. See if you can guess which one is the storebought one: Robes.jpg
The ties are about $20 on eBay.
The sweaters were another thrift shoppe find. I think we paid $10 to $15 each.
Everyone can use a white/ivory/almond dress shirt, black slacks or skirt, and dress shoes. They work for job interviews, weddings, funerals and pretty much any "formal" occasion. Those you should go to a real department store to buy if you don't already own them.
I flew in a tad too late for the last. This will not happen again.
They are legit, I've been to the actual store. Good quality on the sweater and tie I got. Robes were out of my price range, but the ones they had on display were amazing. They have somewhat regular sales too, not sure if any of it applies for the online sales though.
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+1, if possible, roommate asked to attend.
Had a fucking blast at the Pokecrawl in Boston, and can hardly wait to dress up like a wizard and be drunk in the streets of Seattle. Somehow this makes it more special than all of the other times I'm drunk in the streets of Seattle. I think it's the couple hundred amazing nerds.
If I'm not singing Don't Stop Believin' at some point during the evening, something has gone terribly wrong.
Please don't go. The drones need you. They look up to you.
I was torn between two houses before this. I'm not anymore.
!Gryffindor ftw!
Have you ever been to a bar?
All houses are now closed for the moment until I have a chance to make an update. We're right around the 50 member cap for each house so from here on out most people that signed up will get put on "Standby". All that means is you may or may not get a button/scorecard but are still fully welcome to come and participate and there may be leftovers. It just depends on actual attendance.
The Sixth Annual Triwizard Drinking Tournament Part 1 |
Pokecrawl Episode 4: The Power Of One!
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Pokemon X: Atlus | 3539-8807-3813
Step 1: Go to bar
Step 2: Buy Drinks
Step 3: ???
Step 4: PROFIT!
Seriously though, drinks in seattle at bars are 8-12 bucks each. You could get by with only $40, provided that you only have one drink at each bar.
We're Late to the party! If we're going standby now, I'd like to do so for Hufflepuff.
Really looking forward to this.