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Today’s Printable Paper Doll Inspirations: Kimono, Qipao and This Chinese Fan
In my original plan, today’s dress went with a paper doll, but I just couldn’t seem to draw a hair style that I liked to go with it. So, in the end, I decided to just post the dress all by its lonesome. However, there are a lot of dolls that could go with this set like this one or this one or this one.
The color scheme is based on this Chinese fan from the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. I often like to look for color schemes from cultures that are not my own. Which colors go with which other colors is often a matter of cultural preferences, so I like to sometimes look for a combination that I wouldn’t have thought of on my own. Although, for all my dabbling in different parts of the world, my love of teal and red together is well documented. It is entirely possible that’s the make up of my living room color scheme.
Other inspirations include this wa lolita outfit, a Chines informal robe covered in butterflies, this kimono and this kimono.I tend to collect my sources on Pinterest, so feel free to follow me there if you want some glimpses into what I’m interested in for any given afternoon.
The shoes have tabi style socks, because I wanted them to be wearable by any of the paper dolls skin tones.
So, what do you think about today’s paper doll dress? Let me know in a comment.
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The link on the top for the PDF in color is of Marcus.
Love the dress!
Fixed.
I think these Qipao inspired gowns might be my favorites, they’re always so cool looking!