So this dress has some whomping big trim on it.

Silver fleur de lis on green something.

I’ve been looking for wide trims to go on my purple version of this dress, and came across a bunch of Indian sari-border trims which I’m kinda digging.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/180863448/wide-burgundy-silk-fabric-embroidered?ref=shop_home_active_13

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ethnic-Trim-Purple-Sari-Border-Apparel-Lace-Sew-Floral-Braided-Tape-India-1-Yd-/171309014292?pt=Sewing_Trims&hash=item27e2d01d14

Here’s the problem – I can’t tell if these are fabulous (said in a Tim Gunn voice), or if they are tacky-mctackster and will make me look like the Forever 21 knockoff equivalent of the 1890s. Since they ship from India, a swatch is a no-go. Thoughts? Anyone know where to get wide border non-tacky trim?

Update: I found some more which I think definitely fall under “classy” and not “oh god my eyes”. Now officially in love with this ebay store. The prices aren’t as shocking as they first appear, as most of the prices are actually for 2-3 yards.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Embroidered-Ribbon-Trim-Gold-Thread-Sequins-Persimmon-/400435650135?pt=Sewing_Trims&hash=item5d3bd31e57

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Very-Wide-Jacquard-Trim-Metallic-Gold-Fuchsia-/400122873409?pt=Sewing_Trims&hash=item5d292e8641

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Silk-Brocade-Metallic-Jacquard-Trim-Fuchsia-Gold-/400206433795?pt=Sewing_Trims&hash=item5d2e298e03

Or taking this in a totally different direction:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Yards-Crocheted-Metallic-Ribbon-Trim-Silver-/400156316171?pt=Sewing_Trims&hash=item5d2b2cd20b

Of course, this is my favorite, but at costing-more-per-yard-than-my-fabric can we get a “hell no” up in here.