/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

What would be a good base pattern for Kyoko's dress?

Arda's out of stock of Maroon Jeannies, so what should I pick for Kyoko (in time for the Rebellion Story premiere)? Apple Red Jeannie or Maroon Jasmine?

This is kind of a vague and open question. But how do you even Kyoko's jacket.
I trust my ability to make a skirt and bodice, but I've actually never made a jacket before, surprisingly to myself. So I'm kind of fucked.
I've been looking around the internet and all, I see suggestions for horsehair in the bottom hem, but that's all I've really worked out. do I put buttons in the front? Should I fake the buttons in favor of a zipper on the back/side? I've seen most with princess seams that get cut off by the opening. How do cut the front opening? Is the skirt gored or flared or whatever on all the seams?
Basically I need help on the shape of the pattern. I figured you all might be good at this.
Also: I got some black boots at Goodwill for $5, can I just spray paint fake leather or what?
Thank you for reading.

I'm on my phone so I don't have anything
also I'm sorry if the pics are small