Feb 7, 2011

The time I bought a size 16 dress

My University is dangerously close to a street lined with thrift stores.  Dangerous I say well because..I have no self-control when it comes to thrift stores.  I'm a bit of an over-enthustiastic DIYer and think everything and anything can be made over into something glam. 

Not so much, at least not for me anyways. 
 I just don't have that special *touch*.


After class last week I stopped by one of these thrift stores looking for a long pleated skirt to DIY.  No luck.  But I did keep stumbling over denim dresses.  Seriously who wears long denim dresses?

Then it hit me.

Didn't I spot a denim dress in the BCBG section last week?
Yep!  Granted, it wasn't a long denim dress, but I had high hopes for these here dresses at this here thrift store.
Glorious!

So I bought one and figured if all else fails, the only thing I've lost is my pride  a few bucks.

Here is the before:
 (I wish I had taken a picture of me in it before.  It was literally 10 sizes too big!)








All I did was take it in a few inches on each side and hem it just a tad.  Total time from start to finish?  Less than 1 hour.
(Insert creepy proud smile here)

I can't wait for warmer weather so I can prance around in this beauty! 

Sidenote:  The scarf+ sunglasses has always been an obsession of mine.  
Owning a red convertible and driving around with the top down and my scarf + glasses is on my bucket list.

21 comments:

  1. I LOVE it! And you're in Memphis, right? Did I make that up? I got to your blog from another Memphis blog. If so, will you email me and tell me what thrift stores you like here? :)

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  2. OMG you should be crazy super proud right now!!!! This looks like a zillion bucks on you! <3 it fits perfect!

    You have me dyyyying to learn how to sew. I'm really really considering asking for a sewing machine for my bday instead of super chic sunglasses.... but omg do I want/need/love those shades! crap!

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  3. Too cute! I own a sewing machine that I pretend to know how to use but could have NEVER done that! Hmmmm, maybe I should try?! :)

    ~Lauren
    tickledonline.blogspot.com

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  4. cute dress! Can't wait for you to be able to wear it more too!

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  5. You look adorable!! I can't believe that it fits you SO well now, but was SO big before!! You're stunning!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  6. Ok firstly, props for the DIY thrift dress! It looks like it fits you like a glove, and I say go for the denim look, it looks amazing on you.

    Secondly, could you be any prettier?! I love these pics of you. And I cannot WAIT for my snail mail! And don't ever feel bad for a delayed response--I want it to be fun, not stressful. I'm just happy to get one. : )

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  7. i like the denim dress - i think it's pretty - i would wear it a little shorter because I'm short

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  8. That really turned out cute. Bravo for you doing it. When I buy a DIY project I usually never actually get to to it..

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  9. Wow! It looks amazing on you-- I wish I could pull stuff like this off!

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  10. That is amazing! I wish I could buy clothes in whatever size and alter them within an hour! Wow, that's awesome. And you look GREAT in it!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love new visitors! :)

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  11. looks fabulous!!! great work :) i'm inspired to hit up my thrift store...

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  12. great, you look great and the dress came out in the perfect size! well done!!!
    happy week and thanks for stopping ny at my blog :)

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  13. wow - this is amazing! i'm so jealous of your crafty skills! you look beautiful!

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  14. Great job! I would not have thought to do this. Bravo!

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  15. aww so cute! I would never be able to do that.

    Absolutely love the necklace as well.

    FOLLOWING!

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  16. I AM SO JEALOUS!!!! I need to learn how to take in dresses sooo badly! it looks fabulous!

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  17. what an amazing find! looks perfect on you.

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  18. thanks for your comment

    I like your blog, and your hair.
    I follow you
    kisses
    AzaharaJS

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  19. ummmm hi you are a total model. no fair ;) seriously, though. LOVE the necklace and your hair!

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