25 August 2014
Only Half a Dress
Once upon a time I bought a really cheap mini-dress because I loved the design even though it didn't fit very well. Sometimes it fit better than other times (don't all clothes?) but mini-dresses really aren't all that versatile so, a few months ago, before my beloved sewing machine was taken from me, I decided to chop up this dress and hem it, so that I could still wear the top when I moved. In fact, with a sweater to cover my shoulders, this mini-dress can even be part of a rather teacher-ly outfit, if I do say so myself.
(Side Note: After looking at those old posts, I miss my awesome blue and purple hair immensely. I wonder if it will be acceptable to dye my hair again someday...)
Angel and I aren't really the kind to stay still all that often. During our weeks of training, we thought we felt very tired out by our intense schedule...but then again, the minute we had a free few hours we thought it was the perfect time to wander through a very wealthy neighborhood and gawk at the incredibly cool-looking mansions (we did the exact same thing in nice neighborhoods in the US, I think those fancy houses are so fun to look at! If you own a fancy house, can I be your friend primarily for the purpose of looking at your house?). We discovered a river and a waterfall and a little park with exercise equipment and benches on our walk. We have so much to explore in our new home!
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Ah, that's the best outfit with that top/dress yet! Looks great with the black skirt!
That is cool that they have a park outfitted with exercise equipment!
Smart idea on the mini dress. I love the plaid. Very school teacherish : )
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Suzanne
I LOVE it as a top!
I love the pattern!
It looks really good as a top, you did a great job!
aww, it seems like y'all are really enjoying everything! i think the new top and your hair both look great - a perfect look for strolling along the avenues of the rich & famous :)
So beautiful:)
Your half a dress looks great as a top!
Such a cute mini dress!! I have done that because my friend is super tiny and let me borrow her dress which was a top on me, lOL! :) Glad you are both enjoying your surroundings and taking advantage by exploring! Have a great one Rachel! -Iva
Hello, new to your blog! :) I love that as a top, it's adorable!
You did a great job! It makes a really cute top!
Wow! You did an amazing job turning that dress into a top! So cute!
Nice look!
I love it as a top :-)
You look so beautiful, and I think that dress turned into a fantastic top! I thought it was always a top at first! :) Sounds like you are adjusting well and having fun!
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I like what you did with the dress. Very good idea, actually! It does look a little teacher-ish, but that's ok cause you're rockin' it! :)
Love it! You're so handy. And so fashionable. Are you FAMOUS? ;)
How long are you training for before you start your regular duties? You are so creative, girl!
That's a great way to repurpose a dress! Cute pics of y'all too.
Beautiful revamping!!! I so adore classic red based plaids like this, especially as we start to inch ever closer to fall's return. I have a great 40s/50s red and green plaid vest that I always start busting out once September hits and am really looking forward to doing the same again soon (and soon, I suspect it really will be, as there are signs that autumn might come uncharacteristically early here this year).
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Great idea: the fabric and pattern are both gorgeous and a top is much more versatile than a minidress, it can be worn both with skirts and throusers.
Enjoy your exploration trips! :-)
i LOVE what you did with the dress! turning it into top is such a good idea and so cute!!
I like that so much as a top. It was a cute dress, but as a shirt it is so cute!
I'd say it's ABSOLUTELY adorable!
What a great way to make it work for you! So cute!
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very cute + teacher-ly! maybe you could get some purple/blue chalk until then and just don it for date nights and such in the meantime! we did the saaame thing in Dallas - we lived near an amazing neighborhood with historic homes - a lot of them even had plaques with the family name (usually majors or significant city peeps)!
So fun! Good for you for fixing your mini dress into a shirt. That's pretty fun! I have yet to bust out my sewing machine but I just bought some material today to make headbands. Because you know, when one needs to pack to move to Asia they buy material for headbands instead.... whomp whomp whomp!
Glad you have found some fun sights to explore and looking at big and pretty houses is always a fun thing to do!
You have the most fun stories. You definitely made your half a dress look fabulous as a top paired with a skirt, here. Loving the plaid and those adorable white flats. =)
Such cute pictures, new to your site. I love the plaid top with the cute collar. That with a black pencil skirt is quite stylish. Thanks for the idea of a dress to a shirt!
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Love the plaid and the collar!
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I really love this plaid top! The collar is so cute :).
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If you didn't live on the other side of the world, I would TOTALLY want you to refashion my clothes- you are so talented!
What a cute idea - looks great on you!
What a great idea on the half dress thing! I love that! Also, Jared and I just spent our date night yesterday walking around the ritzy neighborhood in our town, so you aren't the only ones that do that!
Very cute pattern and shape - the half-dress looks great as a top
What a great idea, I've taken the tops off dresses to make skirts but never tried it the other way round. Very clever.
cute!! This refashion looks awesome!! I did look at the original and it is a HUGE improvement ;o) thanks for sharing at Create Link Inspire party! I'm featuring you over at Nap-Time Creations today in a fall fashion post. I've also spread the word around social media. Stop by and have a look! Emily
I really like it! Great idea.
Great dress! You look straight out of the 1940's and this is completely intended as a compliment. Not everyone could have the timeless hair and outfit thing down like you can.
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