Before and After: Mermaid Tunic

 Here's a glimpse behind the curtain, at the previous lives of the pieces that became my Erte inspired tunic:

I loved the petal like hem of the purple shirt, but I really wasn't a fan of the sleeves or neckline. Also I tend to like long waisted garments and wished I could lower that beautiful hem several inches. The turquoise top isn't a style I usually go for, but in this case it sang to me of possibilities. Together they make a fanciful side laced tunic that makes me think of something a mermaid might wear as she masquerades in the human world for an evening.