Dress (worn as top): Delightful Dozen swap
Vintage leather skirt: Gift from Jessy of Mascara or Motoroil
Belt: J.Crew sale ($4.99)
Hi, it's Julie! A few people have asked me recently- in real life and in the blogworld- what the DD does when we receive an item that doesn't fit correctly. It's understandable, with 12 different girls from across the US, something is bound to just not work, and in that instance, there are a few options: pin it, belt it, or make it a top! We swap a lot of dresses, and I think dresses are one of the most easily manipulated items in your closet. You can change the silhouette so easily with just a few tweaks here and there.
When I saw how Mel and Indiana both styled this dress, I loved it and wanted to give it a try. But when I received it...it just didn't look as awesome on me as it did on those two lovely ladies. So rather then send it on it's way, I slipped on this bright teal skirt and made the dress a top, problem solved!
How Mel and Indiana both styled the same dress:
18 comments:
I was wondering that too - thanks for sharing! Love how you tied your belt...
XO
Lenore
Thanks Lenore!
I've always wondered about sizes. Thanks for posting :) And the way you styled it is my favorite! Its adorable.
Jess
turn that frown upside down
Such a beautiful way to transform the dress into a top, the teal hue is such a pretty color on you. And those fringe heels are like the cherry on top.
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much love.
i like it better as a top! well done!
Wow, I wouldn't have even know that was the same dress! I'm in love with that teal skirt!
Lidi @ Eclectic Flair
I love that mint skirt! I like how you all remixed the dress but I am really liking it with the mint skirt because it makes it look even more retro than it already does!
What a great color combination! Love it!
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Julie, I stopped in to check out your post on this blog. Wow, did not know it was a dress! The skirt color reminds me of the southwestern colors I have been looking for in the thrifts. Drop in sometime. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo
ingenius solution! muted pastels looks SO good with a black accent- this is a lovely combination and totally changes the look of the piece to your advantage! love it:)
I never guessed this was a dress! I love it with that mint skirt!
That skirt is amazing! I'm in love with the color.
I've wondered the same thing. Thanks for sharing.
I love the turquoise with the black and white.
I always love how you guys remix each others pieces in different ways. So creative! That awesome teal color goes amazingly well with the black and white. I love bold statement colors like this!
I had no complete idea that was the same dress until you mentioned it. Kudos on pulling it off! :)
ps- love the color of your skirt!
xo Grace
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oh that teal is pretty. great idea! (as usual ladies)
xo~jane
Such a cool dress! It works great as a top and I love the color of your skirt.
love your skirt! great remix of a great dress! I also really love how you girls always put the ways the others styled the item below, so cool to compare diff styles and looks! keep up the awesome work you 12 : )
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