The blouse has been sitting in my refashioning pile for awhile now {I think for one year, maybe more}. I never knew what to do with it. I love the peter pan collar & white on white embroidery on the blouse. But the sleeves didn't work for me {I have very long arms} and rolling them up didn't work. Then yesterday inspiration hit. Why not just cut off the sleeves and make it into one of those sleeveless blouse I've been seeing this spring. Brilliant! So, that's what I did. Here is the finished result of both pieces.
What I'm Wearing: Refashioned b&w polka-dot skirt made by me // Refashioned '90s Gap Kids blouse // Vintage Belt Secondhand // Sandals Steve Madden // Faux Pearl Necklace borrowed from Gaby 1928 from Kohl's // Faux Pearl Bracelet F21 // Pearl Drop Earrings Brittany Chavers on Etsy
Don't you just love the backdrop for these pictures? It is the same location as for my ruffly maxi skirt - our church grounds. Aren't they just beautiful?!?
When I paired these two pieces together last night, visions of 1950s Paris came to mind. It almost seemed like I should be walking along the Seine river, or sitting under the shade of the Eiffel tower, or, one of my favorite options, at a Ladurée shop buying some macarons. *grin* I love this outfit, and I eagerly look forward to wearing both pieces a lot this Spring/Summer.
Love it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really love it!!!
ReplyDeleteSleeveless doesn't work well on me, so I've never worn anything like that.
But I know about long arms :P
And the photo shoot is very pretty!!
Lovely! What an awesome re-do!
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Fabulous job! I love polka dots!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I love how both turned out, and you've given me the much needed inspiration for some of my own refashions!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos too! ^^
~Vicki
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thanks for the effort to make your photos more pretty by taking them at cool places lately. I know it's really hard to do but I've really enjoyed the photos. :)
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful, the pictures are fabulous, and the outfit is so fresh, clean, and crisp! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteThis is such an adorable combination! I love the dress before, but the skirt after is probably more versatile! :-)You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteI never thought I'd say this about a vintage dress, as they are my passion, but I think I like this more! That skirt and shirt look wonderful on you! And now I want one.....figures. :)
ReplyDeleteah, these pictures are so much fun! seems like you live in a very pretty area! I love how you refashioned your dress :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Ashley! The skirt-and-blouse look is so much more flattering on you and very Paris chic. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHee, I like your word--"refashioning." So much nicer than "alterations." :-P
God bless,
~"Wild Rose"~
Nicely done! I love polka dots and the belt with it.
ReplyDeleteI really love the skirt! I have a weakness for polka dots. *grin*
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