[X] Plan united front -[X] Call Lydia, offer to make her a dress and maybe some jewelry for the dance --[X] If she already has a dress, ask her to send a photo, so you'll be coordinated. She's the hostess of the event, you don't want to outshine her --[X] If she agrees, call her over, and do an all-nighter, going all out with your charms (excellencies, BSM, WHWH, CCC, ATB for quality control, etc). Have Lydia participate in crafting adding her own excellencies --[X] If Lydia doesn't have a dress selected, then go with the following: The foundation of the outfit is a classic sleek but flowy and not restrictive sleeveless silk dress dyed a bright emerald green. It is classic in that understated elegance way that never goes out of style. But a dress alone does not an outfit make. Alongside the dress comes jewelry, specifically cascade of small brass and emerald teardrop earrings that dangle from the multiple ear piercings that Molly refuses to hide. Additionally her left arm is adorned by a brass and emerald bracelet. Three bands of brass twist around her wrist with six large perfectly clear dark green emeralds appear almost black save for when they catch the light and flash brilliantly green. Her left hand also bares two thick rings, one on pinky and one on index, with emeralds of similar quality. Her right hand and arm are bare. Without really thinking about it the outfit is designed with deliberate asymmetry so that while it looks gorgeous all the time, it is most complete and balanced when Molly has sword in hand, the lines of the brass and the flashing green emeralds a mundane counterpart to her eldritch blade. Also accompanying the dress is a green silk clutch with brass hardware attached to a thin green silk shoulder strap, because for however much elegance Molly has come to appreciate she is still a practical girl and practical girls carry clutches. -[X] STUNT: "Lydia, hi! So, I wanted to ask - do you have an outfit prepared? I thought that we should go with something coordinated, to show my support to you as the hostess, and so we would look better together. I planned to make my own outfit and jewelry using my magic, and I would be happy to also do the same for you. Do you have time to come over and help me with crafting, or are you busy preparing the dance? I promise Daniel won't get to see you in your dress before the dance" you say, even as the arcane machinery around you lowers the temperature in the room and condenses blocks of ice to trigger your powers.
[X] There are lots of people from lots of history in attendance. This calls for classics. The foundation of the outfit is a classic sleek but flowy and not restrictive sleeveless silk dress dyed a bright emerald green. It is classic in that understated elegance way that never goes out of style. But a dress alone does not an outfit make. Alongside the dress comes jewelry, specifically cascade of small brass and emerald teardrop earrings that dangle from the multiple ear piercings that Molly refuses to hide. Additionally her left arm is adorned by a brass and emerald bracelet. Three bands of brass twist around her wrist with six large perfectly clear dark green emeralds appear almost black save for when they catch the light and flash brilliantly green. Her left hand also bares two thick rings, one on pinky and one on index, with emeralds of similar quality. Her right hand and arm are bare. Without really thinking about it the outfit is designed with deliberate asymmetry so that while it looks gorgeous all the time, it is most complete and balanced when Molly has sword in hand, the lines of the brass and the flashing green emeralds a mundane counterpart to her eldritch blade. Also accompanying the dress is a green silk clutch with brass hardware attached to a thin green silk shoulder strap, because for however much elegance Molly has come to appreciate she is still a practical girl and practical girls carry clutches.
[X] Go for the whole dark, magnificent lady look, but add something very cutsy and obvious as well. You're thinking a dark slinky dress, kick ass boots, and perhaps a nice flower decoration in your hair. Have some fun with it if you can, and over the top is a must!
