Last August I went to a local festival that promotes local businesses and has great music. There were all of these vintage booths and I spotted a dress that I couldn't make up my mind about. It was a little odd yet fun. Would I look weird in this? How could I alter it to make it look more less prairie life and a little more modern? After asking my friend a million questions a girl walks up to me and says " I think you should get it, its actually really cute. I'll get it if you aren't." I took that as a shut up its just a dress ( and it only cost me $10..)
I bought it.
I tried it on when I got home and really didn't like the way I looked in it. There were shoulder pads (which I immediately ripped out). It felt oversized yet fit perfectly. I just felt awkward in it, but I still didn't want to give up such a great dress. When I look at it hanging up it looks fun and different.
So here's where you come in! How should I style the dress? I'm thinking to take in the sleeves a little bit and to add a fun belt ( I have a DIY tutorial coming up for that!).
I felt like I was on Little House on the Prairie.
I tucked in the sleeves a little and added this brown belt. Looks better but still, the belt isn't quite right.
So not feeling it.
This is the belt I made for it. (I'll show you how tomorrow).
Doesn't it look so cute on the hanger? Why can't you look this fun on me?!
I really want this dress to work . What do you think? Is it completely hopeless?
I like it. Its different and I think the belt looks great with it!
ReplyDeletei don't think it's hopeless at all - it's totally adorable! i LOVE the sleeves.
ReplyDeletemy vote would be to bring up the hem by 3 or 4 inches. i don't know what kind of fabric it is and since it's already pleated it might be kind of tricky, but i think a shorter hemline would bring it into modern day!
Oh I love the colours!! Reminds me of sorbet, is that bad?? I think I agree with Valerie though/ A shorter hem might be chic, or perhaps a different sleeve? Ahh I don't know, I'm not the most fashion savvy person hehe but great find!! xo
ReplyDeletei think your ideas are good ones, and the colors of the dress are gorgeous. they absolutely pop with the dark belt, it makes a huge difference in the "feeling" of the dress. i'm looking forward to seeing how it looks with the belt you made!
ReplyDeletexo meg
the colors are cute and i love it with the belt you made!
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY NOT HOPELESS! Don't worry - it will come to you! It looks like there are some good suggestions in the commments. Hmm... I think I would butcher it and make it racerback or something ridculously funky. But my style is a little odd ;)
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing what you try! <3
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Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
well how cute are you?! this dress is adorable. DEFINITELY needs the shape of the belt. maybe you could add some pockets of a different fabric? or some glitzy buttons down the front??
ReplyDeletethanks for stopping by my blog! :)
perfect for spring! love that belt too. love belts period and this one is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteand i agree with mara, get it shortened so it doesn't eat you all up. other than that, i love it all!
I'm a bit confused as to why this post is linked at Life in Grace? Is the link incorrect and there is another post somewhere here about Edie?
ReplyDeleteAnon- I must have misunderstood. I thought leaving a link was to show your support for her. I (or you) could remove it if you'd like.
ReplyDeleteYou should try taking up the hemline a little and making it sleeveless! It would be totally cute! And adding a belt is a great idea. I think this dress is a steal.
ReplyDeleteSO cute. change the sleeve to a short puff sleeve with a 1" cuff, then style with wide dark belt to emphasize your tiny waist, and matching slingback peeptoes. if all else fails, mail the dress to me! :)
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