This past weekend, I went shopping with my mom and my cousin, both of whom I look up to immensely. We had a great time catching up, getting some Christmas shopping done, and looking for deals. One of the deals that I found was a dress from Macy's. It was originally $58, and I snagged it for $15. Woohoo!
I had reservations about the dress itself because the fit was just a bit odd, and I hated the belt that came with it. However, once I got home, I replaced the belt with a vintage belt that's attached to a dress I have from the late '50s/early '60s, and I layered a shirt under it to smooth out the fit. I added a long pendant necklace to draw the eye away from the weird shoulders of the dress and down to the fun belt, and I was good to go!
I had reservations about the dress itself because the fit was just a bit odd, and I hated the belt that came with it. However, once I got home, I replaced the belt with a vintage belt that's attached to a dress I have from the late '50s/early '60s, and I layered a shirt under it to smooth out the fit. I added a long pendant necklace to draw the eye away from the weird shoulders of the dress and down to the fun belt, and I was good to go!
This is my pre-7:15 A.M. Monday smile.
Dress: NY Collection, sz. small
Long-sleeved Shirt: NY and Co., sz. small
Tights: Merona for Target, sz. small/medium
Shoes: Nine West Riane, sz. 7.5
Amethyst Necklace: My grandmother's
Belt: Vintage, late '50s or early '60s
A picture of the details:
Have you ever revamped something you bought on super-sale to make it work?
No I hardly ever shop the sales, I actually hate shopping, if I have to do it I'm in and out in no more then 30 minutes, I've always loathed trawling round store after store - online shopping is my dream come true.
ReplyDeleteYes! Actually a dress from Macy's as well! I bought a simple Tahari black sheath last year for $26 (originally $100) but even the small size was too big on me. I had it altered to fit me and what I paid for the dress & alterations still cost less than what the original price was.
ReplyDeleteI love finding awesome deals like that!! I love the purple and the belt really gives a vintage fell!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is adorable- I love the color and texture, and that belt you paired it with is the perfect finishing touch :)
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Thanks guys! It's awesome to find a sale piece that actually works really well and fits into your wardrobe, huh?
ReplyDelete@LR - tailors are such an easy, underused fix. Kudos on the dress!