ok Devaun makes anything look sexy, but believe me, it was awful.So I made the neckline round, took up the bodice, removed shoulder pads+collar, took out the sleeves, brought the hem up 3-4inches and took the entire dress in by about 2 inches on each side.
And here's my $4+lots-of-work dress now:
also, cardigan: Old Navy, dot tights: ASOS, necklace: gift, belt: Francesca's (in case you care)
I also found this great 60's-ish pencil skirt. All I had to do was take in the sides a few inches, and I was set for my Valentine's Day party!
Even though thrift stores are smelly, I love them!
You did a great job! I just found an Ann Taylor shirt at Goodwill for $2.50, and I agree that thrift stores are stinky!
ReplyDeleteI thrift often, but only for furniture and other bleachable "hard" items. I am fearful of anything that holds the stench... but perhaps it's worth it.
ReplyDeleteBLOOMIN GENIOUS!@@!@!!! If only I had to take a skirt IN instead of out 10 inches....
ReplyDeleteSuch a great change! Way to see a diamond in the rough.
ReplyDeleteYou are officially amazing! Good eye- I would never have even thought of making anything beautiful from that dress, and you totally pulled it off.
ReplyDeleteooh! so freaking cute!!! we love a great refashion! i pick up alot of crazy stuff but i would have never thought of that floral dress! great job!
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Wow that frumpy dress looked so good before- why did you change it?? LOL It looks amazing transitioned! I'd pay a lot of money for something that cute!
ReplyDeleteI wash everything --using hot water if fabric can take it -- after a long soak in oxydol BEFORE I start working with it (after drying)...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration. I to love Thrifting, you never know what treasures you will find. As for the stink, most will come out in the wash, the only stink you can't remove is the stale smell of cigarettes. Any thing else a regular wash or add some baking soda and vinegar will take care of it.
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