Phoenix Costume: Edith's Dressmaker Commission
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Phoenix Costume is Edith's commission on story card #14: “Recreate an old stage look for a portrait.” Below are its exact requirements, what each one means, and a checker that tells you whether your dress will pass before you hand it in.
Quick facts
| Phoenix Costume | |
|---|---|
| Client | Edith |
| Card type | Main story card #14 |
| Budget | 500 |
| Quality needed | 80+ |
| Client measurements | ≈ 111.1 / 89.6 / 119.7 (bust / waist / hips) |
Phoenix Costume requirements
- Quality 80+ — the finished dress needs a Quality score of at least 80. Fit to the client's measurements is the biggest part of Quality.
- Glamour 60+ — the Glamour bar on the card has to reach 60 or more. Style values come from the fabrics, patterns and trims you pick, so watch the bar while you design.
- Risqué 30+ — the Risqué bar on the card has to reach 30 or more. Style values come from the fabrics, patterns and trims you pick, so watch the bar while you design.
- 4 feathers — the dress needs at least 4 feathers; count them before you hand it in.
Will my dress pass?
Enter the numbers from your finished dress and tick the rules you've met. Quality is the score shown after sewing; style values are the bars on the card.
Fill in every line to see whether it passes.
The 500 budget is what Edith pays you; it doesn't affect pass or fail.
More Edith commissions
- Biographer's Interview (story card #5)
- Romance Reader (optional)
- Carrot Promotion (story card #20)
- Graveside Visit (optional)
- Cat Amongst Pigeons (optional)
- Another Encore (story card #45)
- World Stage (story card #50)
Frequently asked questions
What are the requirements for Phoenix Costume in Dressmaker?
Quality 80+, Glamour 60+, Risqué 30+, 4 feathers.
How much does Phoenix Costume pay?
500. The budget is what Edith pays when you hand the dress in, pass or fail; it isn't a spending limit.
When do you get Phoenix Costume?
It's story card #14.
Sources
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