*This symbol is actually drawn upside down.

Btw, I used a fabric marker, but you can use a Sharpie or other permanent marker.

–  Once the symbols are drawn on, it’s time to age the coveralls. Kaylee’s coveralls are highly distressed and I wanted mine to reflect that.

– I used several methods, including spray paint (silver and black) put onto it in areas at a distance. I also used an acrylic paint wash of black paint and water and spattered it all over. I used a really dilute wash first and then after that dried I went with a thicker dilution to give it different shades. I also used a white wash on top of that.

– Where the flower patch is attached, I used a red/black wash. This patch was put on the coveralls after she got shot in the pilot, so I figured there would be a slight blood stain.

– Stain them however you want! You can do as much or as little as you like! You can use tea staining, coffee staining, rubbing dried pigment directly onto them – it’s up to you!

Now the fun part, accessorizing!

– The Shirt: Kaylee wears all kinds of floral and asian print shirts in the series with these coveralls. In the pilot “Serenity” and “Trash”, she wears a lovely yellow asian print shirt. It’s the Karen Kane “Instyle” brand and it’s called “Cherry Tree Pagoda”. This shirt is insanely rare and it actually took me about seven years of searching online to finally find one. She also wears a pink floral “Museum” brand top in promo images. Your best bet is to find a “Kaylee-esque” top. Find something at a thrift shop that looks like something she’d wear. She wears long sleeves, short sleeves, and sleeveless shirts! The possibilities are endless!
– The Jacket: I found a teal asian jacket on Etsy that wasn’t too expensive. “Peony” brand seems to be the best bet on these, as others tend to have weird embroidery on the opening that just doesn’t look right. Keep an eye out on Ebay and Etsy, and at thrift shops!
– Flip Flops: She wears black and grey platform flip flops with red or pink bands and blue tassels (I think). No one has identified these so may as well go with an alt! These are easy enough to find.
– Boots: If you don’t want to go to the flip flop route, Kaylee wears black Tanker style boots.

– Parasol: The swirly parasol can be made or purchased. If you want to make it, note that it has a double swirl, not just one like most of the purchased ones.

– Cigar Box: The cigar box full of strawberries has a flip open top and is “Bahia” by Tony Borhani brand. These cigars (and boxes) are exceedingly rare! They’re a highly collectible item in the Tobacciana world. Go to your local smoke/cigar shop and ask if they have any cigar boxes.

 

Most shops won’t charge. Look for one that’s unfinished with a flip top. You’re more likely to find one with a slide top, but that’s okay! If it’s unfinished, go with it!

– Hair: Kaylee wears her hair down in episodes, and sometimes up in buns (Pilot: Serenity). It’s up to you!

Hope you all find this helpful! I can also answer any questions regarding a lot of screen accurate stuff for Kaylee, as I’m a bit obsessed. You can email me here.

Stay shiny, and feel free to share your photos!