Hawaii Blue, Fuschia and Razzleberry Party Scene Dress
Style 703 Blue Hawaii, Indigo and Hazael GreenNutcracker Costume
This dress was based on Style 703 and made in Hazel Green with a Blue Indigo silk sash. It was a beautiful combination for a Nutcracker Costume because the colors were rich enough to stand out on stage, but they still had the traditional look needed for the Party Scene. Hazel Green gave the dress a warm, unusual base color, while the Blue Indigo sash added a deeper contrast at the waist.
Hazel Green is not a color we see every day, which is part of what made this dress so special. It has more warmth than a brighter green and does not look overly bold under stage lighting. The shade gave Style 703 an elegant, slightly old-fashioned feeling that worked very well for The Nutcracker Ballet.

The Blue Indigo silk sash added just the right amount of contrast. It helped define the waist and made the Hazel Green stand out even more. Blue Indigo is deep and noticeable without looking harsh, and the two colors worked together much better than a more expected holiday combination might have.
Style 703 was a good starting point because it already had the shape and character needed for a Party Scene Nutcracker Costume. The dresses in this scene should look like special dresses worn to a formal Christmas gathering rather than modern dance costumes. This style kept that traditional feeling while the customer’s silk color choices gave it a look of its own.

Color is especially important when creating costumes for a full production. Each dancer needs to fit into the overall Party Scene while still being visible from the audience. Hazel Green and Blue Indigo gave this dress enough depth to show clearly on stage, especially when surrounded by scenery, Christmas decorations, and the other costumes in the scene.
This is also a good example of how changing the silk colors can make an existing style feel completely different. The customer did not need to change the shape of Style 703. Choosing Hazel Green for the dress and Blue Indigo for the sash was enough to create a custom look that felt right for her production.

