A few moths ago, I found this plain old 90s sack dress at the thrift shop. I dug the impressionist nose-gay floral print, and there was something cool about the way it fit, but it was nothing special...
On another thrift trip, a couple months later, I found a bag of old ribbons and notions that included some great faux-crochet (faux-chet?) trim. Today, I decided to put the two together...
The end result is a little tie-back baby doll that I will totally wear...
I like it much better now. I feel like I opened a ribbon-lined worm-hole from 1993 to 1969. Now it's more granny/girly, more my style. It's also a little more flattering. I'm also considering shortening it a bit. Why not complete the time-warp and make it a mini? But I'm a little torn. I sort of like the length. I think I'll wear it a couple times before I decide.
Anyways thats it. A little trim and some hand sewing can make a so-so dress a little more wearable. Actually, some of you might think the dress was better before I go my hands on it. If so let me know. I can handle it.
Thanks for reading,
XO
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Oh and PS, I added two new dresses to my Etsy Shop today. Go over there and check them out if you feel like it.
This is so cute! As always very impressed. I like the length on you, but I could see it shorter too. Very cute for summer.
ReplyDeleteOoh pretty! Great finds too, I like to see before and afters, I'm not so good at the imagination stuff, I usually just 'remake' something by trimming hemlines! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah looking the pics, it needs shortening for sure.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a difference a little trim makes!
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing!! I think you should shorten it a bit too. But the trim is so pretty and completely transformed the dress. Love it.
ReplyDeleteso cute!! it looks completely amazing!!!!!!
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It looks really cute with the added ribbons! Did you decide if you're going to shorten it yet? If I had to pick, I'd keep the length. I think it's perfect the way it is now. :)
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