I bought this dress from Goodwill for like $4. I liked it for the bottom pleating. I knew I was going to need to spruce it up somehow. And I did, but I'm still doubting.
My first indication that this was going to be hit or miss was when I was having Victor take my "before" shot. It didn't help that I was sick and I looked gross, but when Victor took the pictures he was all, "I don't know about this one, Annie. I'm just not catching the vision." Ouch. O ye of little faith. But seriously, it was bad. I blurred out my face because I'm too humiliated to show it for all the internet to see.
So, for this go around, I just took off the sleeves. And did my hair and makeup before I took any more pictures.
But alas, Victor still wasn't convinced. He doesn't really like the top part of the dress. So I decided to wear it out for a night in D.C. to ask for my girlfriend's opinion. Below is a shot with it accessorized more with a blazer and scarf. (BTW is this look too 70s??)
Anyway, this was two nights ago. Then, today I found this skirt on Anthropologie on sale. (Which let's be honest, "sale" price on Anthro is still steep: like $90 steep. Remember how I bought mine for $4? And THAT is why I love thrifting.
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| Left: Goodwill. Right: Anthropologie |
So now the question for all of you is this: should I leave the dress as is? Or, should I keep refashioning it to be an Anthro knock-off skirt? I need some more opinions to take into consideration.
Pretty please and thank you!!
Love, Annie
the bottom of your goodwill treasure is just like the anthro skirt, good find! i love the full dress, however, once i saw the skirt i say keep refashioning it. why? i love the endless possibilities/versatility of a skirt. thats my thought! either way, i think i need to learn how to sew... or pay someone to sew for me!
ReplyDeleteAnnie I love the dress! Especially with the blazer. I totally think it could be dressed down or up! Keep it :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to say, I agree more with Emily. I'm not so fashion savy really, but the top of this dress makes you look like you have no shape. The blazer makes the outfit look better, but I think it's because it hides the no-shape thing. If you change it up for a skirt, you can combine it with an awesome top. Sorry if you think I'm being brutal, but if you recall my husband, he's taught me to be that way by his "ya those pants really do make you look fat" attitude. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to say, I agree more with Emily. I'm not so fashion savy really, but the top of this dress makes you look like you have no shape. The blazer makes the outfit look better, but I think it's because it hides the no-shape thing. If you change it up for a skirt, you can combine it with an awesome top. Sorry if you think I'm being brutal, but if you recall my husband, he's taught me to be that way by his "ya those pants really do make you look fat" attitude. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie! You could try to take it a bit on the sides so it shows your adorable girly figure or... "skirt it up!" :)
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