/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Ethics question- would it be considered not appropriate if I just....seam ripped off the teal chiffon and replaced it w/ a cream color lace/chiffon???

I seriously can't make this skirt look good in any coord I try and it's because of the fucking teal ruffles. I ADORE this print but those damn ruffles are such an eyesore.

I bought this skirt now I don't know what the hell to coord it with because I usually wear gothic and 90%of my clothes are black. I was thinking a pair of cream riding boots (sort of victorian style), a cream blouse and ??? I don't know how to tie in mint with the outfit. I was thinking of finding a vintage lily brooch to tie that theme into the outfit, and maybe a cross necklace/ring, but when it comes to the mint color, it's throwing me off. Do I do a mint headpiece only? A mint cardigan? A mint shawl?