i thrifted this a last month even though its a smidge too small across the chest. obviously not cos i have ginormous boobs. its just a smaller size. but i liked the color and the rest of the dress. anywho. i cut about an inch off the sleeves, a good 8" from the skirt, and removed the lapels from the collar.
i also removed the sleeves from this top thrifted back in february [apparently]. as with most button-down shirts it just wasnt quite right and removal of the sleeves allows it to fit better without pulling across the back. i pretty much am not built to wear pants or store bought tailored shirts.
sewing projects in the queue:
mixed prints for the pencil skirt, light teal floral for the full skirt [5 effing yards]
possibly a short sleeved version from the dark blue [might make the piecing together a bit easier than the weird straps] and i bought a matching zipper this time. if i can find a coordinating fabric in my overflowing stash i might make the color blocked sleeveless version out of the paisley print. can you tell i dont really like sleeves? right to bare arms and what not.
i will attempt the collar and giant button with the green geometric fabric, and the two cutesy ones... idk. but they called to me. buuuuuyyy meeeeee. the popsicles i think would make very nice facing and pocket linings... and do i need a giraffe skirt? very possibly...
i absolutely love the colorful shirt/black skirt outfit. totally kt office style. the up-do finishes it so nicely.
ReplyDeletehahh i think that was the day it was so humid i had to pin my hair down. most people pin their hair up...
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