Ruffles & Polka Dots
Today is a gorgeous sunny day in Montreal so I thought I’d take advantage of the weather and play with making the dress short. I created this drapy effect by wearing the button side to the front then undoing the lower buttons 2/3 of the way up. I then took the bottom edges of the dress, lifted them up, crossed them and wrapped them around to my lower back. I then re-buttoned the bottom button at the small of my back. Voila! Instant volume, shorter length!
I layered one of my own designs under the dress (the Trench Blouse), leggings from Zara (5 yrs old), a vintage leather belt and vintage polka dot peplum blazer. Cognac coloured boots tie in the belt, and polka dot nails finish things off! No such thing as too many polka dots.
I was so happy to see so many friends and family donate to Free the Children yesterday, thank you to everyone! U.P has made it really easy to donate, if you have a credit card or Paypal it takes about 2 seconds…do it!
Comments
What a creative way to alter the dress!
A long time ago
You’re so awesome! I think I’m developing a little crush on you (but only because I want to steal your nail stamp kit!). I love this silhouette.
A long time ago
Fantastic! Love the “bubble effect” of pulling up and wrapping. Hope to see more of that too.
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I had serious doubts about this dress-but wow! I love what you have done with it! Great job!
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Wow! I am loving where this is going.
I love that this project not only keeps me inspired to change up my wardrobe, but also keeps me informed of these great charities. I love the things Craig Kielberger has been doing with FTC.
Keep it up!
A long time ago
Wow – you managed to get two looks in one day. With and without the jacket are very different in good ways. This is going to be a good month I think.
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smokin’ outfit gurl!
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love the second picture, the shape is really flattering, love the versatility! x
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Impressed & inspired! Very versatile look. Checked out your etsy shop too and love it!
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LOVE it! I’m pumped to see what else you come up with… So far, so awesome!!
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Love the nails 🙂
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My mom said I should comment cause it looks like I could fit perfectly in those front folds… I like doggie pouches that are just my size. 😉
XO
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Simon! You’re welcome to sleep in the folds of my dress anytime, cute little doggy!
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I love this look!
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This is great! Really loving the first few days here, Angie. Sheena or India introduced your stuff and I’ve enjoyed exploring your Etsy shop–it’s exciting to see you using it. I also like the say you did the dress today.
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Wow, welcome to the Uniform Project! I love the layers created by making the dress shorter. Also, bravo for wearing several prints!
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it doesn’t seem like it would match… but somehow it looks beautiful–the nails make the whole deal.
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magical transformation of the dress! love the polka dots, that blouse, those boots.
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Cool, you’re ingenious. Not wearable for me, but works totally for you!
A long time ago
Nov. 3rd already?Wow! So excited for this new girl of the month! Loved last months. Awesome outfit.
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Noa- I used a Konad nail stamping kit, my friend Cara got it for me for my birthday! Google it, so fun!
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Ah, I see it now, it’s gorgeous! I never would have thought you could convert a long dress into a bubble shape. 🙂
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fantastic – mixing patterns is tough, and this is a great example of how to do it.
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holy shit you’ve already raised a bunch of money.
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Really awesome look today, this dress is so versatile, I would never have thought that it would transform itself into such a nice short dress!
Your nails are an inspiration for tomorrow, and I just want to add that donating it’s so easy, I just thought of that one coffee you mentioned the other day and was happy to do it (and will make another one before your pilot is over).
Wish you all the best with your cause!
A long time ago
OMG your hair is so long since I last saw you! Love how creative you’re getting with this simple dress! AMAZING x
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it’s cool!
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A long time ago
Bold, creative, authentic, refined,graceful…
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I have that trench blouse from Angie’s etsy shop… and I love it! Now I need more patterns to wear with it. Can never have enough patterns, right?
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Never too many polka dots…never too many patterns 😉
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Great idea!
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Wow, i didn’t even think a look like this was possible with such a long dress! Very creative:)
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Is it too early to call this my fav outfit? LOVE IT!
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Love the blazer! And this is such a unique way to change the look of the dress! Great creativity!
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