This post is just mulling over my options.

I am on some kind of weird over purchasing trip. This is the fabric I want, NO THIS is the fabric I want. Is there enough of this, THIS is a good price.
One panel on sale for 30$ is enough to make a skirt of 106" around the bottom. That's not enough for a matching bodice or sleeves. It's not even a full enough skirt. I don't want to go buy another panel. That would be 60$ for enough to do the entire gown. Is that a bargain? My other purchase was 5 yds for 6$ a yard=30$ of gold lightweight fabric. enough for a full skirt, bodice and probably sleeves too.
I have bodice size fabric in crimson/gold from last year, could I use the gold to make a skirt and sleeves? I'll look to see if there is evidence of not matching bodice/skirts portraits.*LATER*I found one portrait on Realm of Venus that showed bodice/skirt NOT matching.
Paul came home. I had the 30$ new piece and the gold laying on the floor. He loved them together and doesn't mind me buying the other panel. Of course it will come back to bite me later when i want to buy something and he says, 'remember you bought the extra fabric'. Grrr! I need my own money.
Did I mention that this panel of fabric that is too small and cost 30$ on sale is a premade curtain from the Drapery Department and Bloodbath and Beyond? Did I tell you that the pattern on it, when viewed closely, reminds me of a female body part. ....that rhymes with Regina! I'll post a picture and you be the judge. Ha, no one reads this. I'm going to boldly say that if I make this dress, it may become known as the 'Pussy Gown'.