Micing Tricky Wardrobe: Real-World Scenarios & Adaptations?

Hey everyone,

I'm a location scout, and while I mostly deal with finding the right backdrops, I'm often on set and see the incredible problem-solving that goes into every aspect of production. I'm currently working on a short film shoot with some challenging wardrobe, think a very delicate, sheer period costume and another that's a heavily embroidered jacket that sounds like crinkling parchment with every move.

Now, I've read all the theoretical guides on micing different fabrics, and they lay out some great strategies. But as we all know, on set, theory often meets a brick wall of reality. I'm curious: what's a common 'ideal vs. real-world' scenario you've personally faced when trying to mic an actor in a particularly tricky outfit? Maybe it was a very sheer dress under a tight-fitting top, or a suit that just wouldn't quit rustling. We're shooting on a V-RAPTOR XL with a couple of Orbiter lights, so the audio needs to be pristine. My go-to is usually a 6060 lavalier into a Track E, but sometimes it feels impossible.

How did you adapt on the fly when your preferred micing technique just wasn't working out due to wardrobe limitations? Any quick tips or 'hail Mary' moves you've had to pull off?