Wednesday, September 28

Weekly Wears: Extra Fancy

I have been looking for any excuse to use my new sewing machine lately.  My plush gig is mostly a hand-sewn job, so I've been delving into the pile of fixer-uppers.  I bought this dress online recently and it was most unflattering on me.  And while my sewing machine skills may be slightly lacking, it was fun altering it all the same.  Plus, a bow tie makes every dress feel extra fancy.  ;)

Dress:  Vintage (from Fancy Tree House)
Cardigan:  Free People
Tights:  c/o We Love Colors
Shoes:  c/o Blowfish Shoes

This is what the dress originally looked like:
(Coury's photo)
While the dress looked great on her, it was less than stellar on me.  I removed the sleeves, slimmed the body (because the bust was too big), and changed the neckline.  There you have it-- an unwearable dress turned wearable!  :)

Now it's time to make someone's day!  The winner for the Little Luck Tree Holga giveaway is:
Jo, I've passed your email address on to Shannon!
Have a great day, friends!  xoxo Katie

34 comments:

  1. Sailor JulySeptember 28, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Darling outfit and I adore the use of colorful tights!!!

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  2. Sailor JulySeptember 28, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Also: CONGRATS JO!!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    I love this outfit & loving it with these shade of tights. Simply gorgeous!
    Kelly xo

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  4. ftashionSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    ooo, I love how you match a neutral dress with a striking tights! Pretty!

    Fang Ting
    ftashion

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  5. VeronicaSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Gorgeous <3

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  6. LauraJaneSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Love that little bow tie, totally makes the outfit. So cute!

    <3LJ
    http://littlemisslj.blogspot.com/

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  7. Jo - Lost in the HazeSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Ahh, thank you so much! <3 I was truly rereading the page over and over; I thought it had glitched because my comment was there! Thank you so much!

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  8. LongHairGirlSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    love this outfit. You look soooo pretty! ♥
    please have a look at my blog and if you like.

    Have a nice day!♥♥♥

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  9. AshleySeptember 28, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I adore this outfit!!

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  10. Tra Wright KnoxSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I want one! And I LOVE LOVE the tights!

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  11. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I love the touch of the bow tie...I need to find one at a thrift store!

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  12. angelaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    I'd love to know how you altered it!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    You are absolutely beautiful!!

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  14. Amanda GSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I think the purple tights make this outfit extra fancy. You look lovely

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  15. MeganSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I love that dress + that little bow tie is just darling! And that pop of color with the tights is just swell!!

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  16. LoSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    You look so so cute! What exactly did you do to alter it? You are so crafty! Congrats Jo! :) -Lo

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  17. xo, allieSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I love the unexpected purple tights & the bow tie is adorable.

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  18. Nicole MuellerSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I love your tights!

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  19. thursdaySeptember 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Dear Katie,

    Can you please come to my house and fix the necklines on all of the dresses that I'm too lazy too touch. I know you're never really that busy.

    Sarcastically yours,

    Thursday

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  20. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love what you did with the dress! Your sweater is so adorable!

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  21. Tawnie.September 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Oh my gosh! Love what you did to the dress! I LOVE the bow, and those tights!

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  22. Little Tree VintageSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    how lovely Katie!! it looks amazing you are a queen with the sewing machine I need to practice!

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  23. CalSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Great sewing skills girl! The dress looks so cute on you with that neckline & bow tie! =)

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  24. RachelDenbowSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    wow! Katie, the dress looked great on you yesterday but seeing the before, I'm even more impressed with how you transformed it!

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  25. Roots and FeathersSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    you. are. adorable. love the alterations, much more wearable. and perfect with those purple tights. love your hair especially today.

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  26. TeddiSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    now it fits you perfectly! great how you made it your own. that tight color is fetching.
    http://honeybeelane.blogspot.com/

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    I always love your makeup! What do you use to look so fresh?

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  28. BrittanySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    amazingly cute! <3 and i love the touch of lilac tights--so unexpected and adorable. :)

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I really like the way you reworked the dress and I love the bangs!

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  30. Sécia MischkeSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Great color combo!

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  31. Meredith PaigeSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    I'm obsesssed w/ your hair!!!

    So stinkin' CUTE!

    http://mplusbdiaries.blogspot.com/

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  32. ImkeBSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Amazing how you reworked that dress, i like the design better the way you did it! Also the color of your tights is so pretty!

    Great outfit!
    http://aphotodairy.blogspot.com/

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  33. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesSeptember 30, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    my goodness, I simple LOVE your hair! and that bowtie is so, SO cute! Happy weekend :) x

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  34. JessicaOctober 1, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    You, my dear, are so so sooo darling. And that dress turned out beautiful! Love your site!

    J.Lynn

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