Wednesday, May 9

Weekly Wears: Eyelet and Ruffles

Some of you may recognize this dress from my Reloved shop-- it was up for sale for several weeks.  I (re)discovered it in my closet one day while I was getting dressed and decided it was just too pretty to part with.  I originally bought it for myself as a little "after baby" gift and the thought of sending it off was a little too bittersweet.  Here's where my seam-ripper and sewing machine come into play...


I removed the sleeves, hemmed the arm holes, and took in the body.  I'm SO glad I did because it's a dress I love to wear now!!

Dress: vintage;  Tights: c/o We Love Colors;  Shoes: c/o B.a.i.t. Footwear;  Belt: Target (stolen from Hope);  Headband: trim left over from this project;  Ring: Oh My Deer!

This is a good reminder (for me) that sometimes the best pieces are already in your closet-- you just have to give them a little stitch here and there.  ;)

58 comments:

  1. Imaginary Confetti ClubMay 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    I LOVE it! It looks so cute now!

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  2. Dez SchwartzMay 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Super cute! Makes me feel inspired to learn how to hem up clothing better so I can do this sort of thing too. Great job!

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  3. larisaaMay 9, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    I love it! It's a completely different dress. And those shoes! I die!!

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    REALLY love this dress!!! And those shooooes. Goodness gracious, lady. LOVE them.

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  5. SallytangleMay 9, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Its very true, and sometimes you just change the styles you wear and often insteadv buying something new, you can just have a good old bash at re-working something old, i love it!! And love your little shoes xxx

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  6. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    I love it! It looks great!

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  7. K8theCurstMay 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Wow, what a transformation! I love it!

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  8. eni maiMay 9, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    perfect!!! great job!
    it looks gorgeous on you!!!

    liebgruss from germany
    eni

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  9. Sandi DMay 9, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    It looks fabulous!!!

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  10. ShyScoutMay 9, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Wow! What a transformation. I love the newly altered dress. It is so pretty on you :]

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  11. littleMay 9, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    i love your style. very cute.

    http://challengedromantic.blogspot.com/

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  12. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    I love what you did with the dress, it looks so cute, I simply adore anything with eyelet. Those shoes are super adorable as well. You are too pretty.

    <3Honeysuckelle

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  13. Ester DurãesMay 9, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    OMG this looks amazing! I think it's fantastic you're able to make your clothes fit you by your own, the dress looks great :)

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  14. Carlee, Little SlothMay 9, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    SO cute! You must be really good with a sewing machine! I am not at all. The dress looks fabulous!
    Carlee


    http://allthingsaveragegirl.blogspot.com/

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  15. AmandaMay 9, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Such a cute rework! You seriously come up with some super cute dresses!

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  16. BattyMay 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Adorable remake! Do you ever do sewing tutorials? (spruce up dresses and whatnot?)

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  17. The Pinpoint MethodMay 9, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    I love it and of course you look like such a doll!
    besos,
    kelly

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  18. CharisMay 9, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Ohhh I do love your shoes... they look like "happy" shoes! My "happy2 shoes are gold & glittery & wearing them makes me smile!

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  19. MeganMay 9, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    I LOVE it!!! Your entire outfit is adorable!!

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  20. AnonymousMay 9, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    You are so talented! This dress is adorable!

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  21. AnonymousMay 9, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    I love it! You did a great job on the altering...wish I could do that! :P Those shoes are so cute,too!

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  22. UnknownMay 9, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Great job! This is so cute and perfect for summer!

    xoxo,
    Laura
    http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/

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  23. vintage honeybeeMay 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    I love re working an outfit and finding you love it all over again. Plus it has sentimental value. I wouldn't part with it either.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  24. siobhan.hoyeMay 9, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    everything about this outfit is perfect! i especially love these shoes!!

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  25. LesleyMay 9, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    ah! it is so cute!

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  26. HattitudeMay 9, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    Hattitude Style Blog

    katie this is why i need to get my sewing machine working again! (plus take a sewing class? ha)
    gack! i love what you've done to this dress. too cute!

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Style Blog

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  27. KristianMay 9, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    What fun shoes and how nice to get a new-old dress!

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  28. michael annMay 9, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Such a darling dress! I was going through my closet the other day and found a whole bunch of "to be refashioned" clothes I had forgotten about, the best part being that they're all really flowy things that fit my now pregnant body! Gotta love closet shopping :)

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  29. LeahMay 9, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    I love the combination of those tights with your shoes! So whimsical!

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  30. Irene WibowoMay 9, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    pretty skirt. i love it. :) http://lovesimplegreen.blogspot.com/

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  31. HannaMay 9, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Love the outfit! It's so cute. Is that a new tattoo of a feather I see?

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  32. Rae May 9, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Great job! It's super cute. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  33. Kelli MurrayMay 10, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    you win. you're the cutest girl ever :) nice work on the dress.

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  34. KacieMay 10, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    Katie, thanks for posting this. I love when you do these. You have such a good eye and are so skilled!

    Kacie

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  35. Angie J.May 10, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    this really makes me wish I could sew because that dress looks really really awesome now!


    x
    Angie
    sundaybelle.com

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  36. katie jessica poursainMay 10, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    I LOVE THIS! youve inspired me to chop up some of my clothes! x

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  37. LexieMay 10, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Wow you are like wonder woman of the dresses, Another amazing job.

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  38. Max hat die neuen Online Trends!May 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM

    I love it! It´s very cute :-)
    Great idea for the summer!!!

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  39. LauraMay 10, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    Those shoes are KILLING ME OMG <3

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  40. nuggets and natureMay 10, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    you did a fantastic job with the dress, and the shoes are to die for!

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  41. thedemuremuse.comMay 10, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    Love the way you restyled the dress! I can't believe what a difference sleeves/no sleeves makes.

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  42. ash schlaxMay 10, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    this is adorable. oh, i wish i could sew! ♥

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  43. Chrissa ~ a tad bit creativeMay 10, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    It looks lovely! Great job!!

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  44. UnknownMay 10, 2012 at 5:38 PM

    How fun! Thank you for sharing Katie! Since I found your lovely blog I have discovered so many amazing clothing shops I have never heard of! By the way, would my business make a good candidate for your blog ads? Are you still accepting people?♥

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  45. GET IT DONE GIRLMay 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    So cute! Your blog is so inspiring! Thanks!!

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  46. UnknownMay 10, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    those shoes are ridiculously cute!

    http://www.ladyalamode.com/step-it-up/

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  47. Sadie DearMay 11, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    How beautiful! I guess it pays to be crafty (which I am not)!

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  48. Angie DMay 11, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Oh boy! It's super cute! Good job :)

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  49. UnknownMay 11, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    that dress is SO SO sweet :)


    Xo,
    steffy
    Steffys Pros and Cons

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  50. Little TranquilityMay 11, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    You're so talented! Please come with me the next time I visit my mom so we can hem and sew all of her old vintage dresses so they'll fit me!

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  51. LucyMay 12, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    I love it! I've been modifying vintage dresses for a couple of years now and, really, one of the best and easiest things you can do to completely transform a dress (after taking the hem up, of course) is to remove the sleeves.

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  52. Valentina DuracinskyMay 12, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    <3 Lovely ! wow!

    Val

    http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/

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  53. veggiwitchMay 13, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    adorable, i love it <3

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  54. A Little HummingbirdMay 13, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    Lovely dress! I think every single dress looks good on you. You look absolutely adorable in all of them! Love the way you changed the dress. It's so much better and I'm in love with that top.

    Have a great day!
    xo Sari

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  55. CeriMay 14, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    You are so talented, Katie. Absolutely incredible.

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  56. Becky FarleyMay 15, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    super duper cute! :)

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  57. MireiaMay 21, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    You did a great job! I liked the old version, but I think the new one is so much better.

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