It's a great 1980s mummy dress, it would have been very light for summer as it's really great cotton. But that style (and size) was just dying for a refashion, and like I mentioned in a previous post I really wanted to keep the weird embroidered birds. They make me laugh so much!
So I gave it a slight 1960s bodice and kept the skirt as is.
What do you reckon? I made it a size 10 (for the Wardrobe Refashion's fashion parade) so it's a little big in the bodice for me... but after it comes back after the fash parade, I think I can alter it to fit. Husbie just loves it... so might be hard to give away!
Not bad!
You are very clever - fantastic reconstruction! Looks great.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dress, i can see why your hubby likes it, the shoes make it;)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! A little bit French-y? And the before pick is tragic, good work!
ReplyDeleteOh my yes that's sooooooo much better! Ur so clever...
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! You did such a great job... I'm starting to want your entire wardrobe!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! and the shoes! x
ReplyDeleteYou have a fabulous eye for these things!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
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wow wow wow...you are super sexy-cute (the best mix ever!) in that lovely dress.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is WOW ! I love the refashion and love the pics!!! Great work.
ReplyDeleteThose birds are totally funny but you make 'em look classy. Nice work tiger xx
ReplyDeleteYours is one of my favorite blogs ever: you have such great energy and verve and sparkle! I'm new to this whole sewing/refashioning thing, but you're making it a delightful journey, full of great ideas and inspiration. (And she reads and gardens, too! Ayeayeye-- the perfect chica.)
ReplyDeleteFab work on the dress...
Too fabulous. That before pic is hilarious. The ultimate figure hiding sack. Glad you kept the birds, you restyled up very well lady friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you to you ALL for such fabbo comments! I've got some more things on the go, but no completed projects yet!
ReplyDeleteTake care!