Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Whole New World

Can't you just hear Jasmine and Aladdin? Can't you!?
No, I didn't find a magical flying carpet (though perhaps I didn't look hard enough!).
I went to the thrift store. I remember enjoying finding things at Goodwill when I was a young teenager. I had a chevron striped sweater that I loved (I don't know what ever happened to it, because i certainly didn't give it away!) that I freaked out when the ditzy sister on that 70's show wore it on one episode.
But I hadn't been in forever. And I kept seeing these wonderful thrifted finds on all kinds of style blogs. It couldn't hurt for me to check one out.
I scored. I got a coral skirt. And a navy silk blouse. For four dollars. That's correct. 1, 2, 3, 4 dollars.
The skirt was too big.
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My first instict was to put darts on either side of the back elastic. But then the front pockets were pulled to an unflattering position on my hips. I decided that I liked the belt loops closer together than is typical, than I liked having pocket-wings on my hips. So I put a pleat in front.
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Not only does it now fit, but I think bringing the belt loops closer actually has a waist cinching slimming effect.
I think my finds were more than enough to make up for my disappointment with the dress selection and children's clothing selection. I'll definitely be going back every few weeks!

>>>PS, I'm linking this up to link party Tuesdays @ A Bowl Full of Lemons. What what!!

DIY | Everybody, EverywearPPS, I'm also submitting making this thrift store find fit to the DIY EBEW of October! Recycle, Reuse, right? ;)

6 comments:

  1. omg. love love love this skirt combo. die. so happy i found your blog. i'm totally following. I'd love if you'd check out my celebrity fashion and style blog and see if your interested in following. Thanks love. xoxo

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  2. I really like pleats on skirts and this skirt is such a great colour! Perfect DIY- and maybe something I could do!

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  3. So glad you found something great thrifting! I host a thrifting link up every Thursday and would love for you to stop by and join in sometime!
    -Meagan
    www.spunkychateau.com

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  4. Wow, who knew what a subtle difference would make such a huge effect! I absolutely LOVE these colors together and the style and fit they make together.

    Discovered you from EBEW!

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  5. wow it's amazing how the added pleats created such a nice line and really gave the skirt shape! nice work


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