10.16.2012

Altered State: Floral Secretary Dress

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Here's the before and after. I think it's a definite improvement, how about you? The simplest changes can make all the difference!

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All I really did was cut and hem the bottom to a shorter length, and give the dress short sleeves. Often times I'll take the sleeves off of vintage dresses entirely, but I really loved the puffy shoulders on this one. Adding elastic and making short sleeves seemed like the best way to keep the shoulders, but update the look. It's the first time I've tried this, but I think it really worked out well!

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Whatcha Wearing?
Vintage dress from an estate sale
Tights from We Love Colors
Hat from Buffalo Exchange
Belt from Crossroads Trading
AK Anne Klein boots from Beacon's Closet

I wore this out to happy hour on Saturday and it felt so perfectly fall. It's already hot out again, so I'm glad I wore this while I could. Hopefully there will be plenty more cool days coming up to remix this dress into other outfits!

I'm linking up with Thrifters Anonymous, #YOLO Mondays, Steppin' Out, Rolled Up Pretty, and Real Girl Glam.


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18 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 16, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Hi there found on Thrifters Anonymous
    Pretty what you did to the dress
    I did that too shortened but kept the sleeves
    Love your blog, very pretty
    I will follow you

    Ariane xxxx

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  2. osovictoriaOctober 16, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Definitively an improvement, love the red tights and boots, give the dress it's modern edge. Great designing!

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    1. ChrissiOctober 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM

      I agree, the tights and boots are really what pull it all together.

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  3. JessiOctober 16, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Wow! You did such an incredible job! It looks amazing. What a pretty dress and I LOVE your hat!! Gorgeous outfit :) visiting from the real girl glam link-up!

    -Jessi
    haircutandgeneralattitude.blogspot.com

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    1. ChrissiOctober 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks, Jessi! The alterations aren't perfect, but they're good enough for me!

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  4. LoveCharlesVintageOctober 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    You really fixed up this dress! I love doing small alterations on vintage to customize it. The hat is excellent as well!

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    1. ChrissiOctober 17, 2012 at 5:01 PM

      I have to make a point of not wearing this hat all the time. It just seems to go so well with everything in my wardrobe!

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  5. Gabriala BrownOctober 16, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    This is great Chrissi, so creative. Wow, you are so GORGEOUS, what a FACE!!!! xo!

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    1. ChrissiOctober 17, 2012 at 5:02 PM

      Awww...now my face is blushing. Thanks for the nice compliment!

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  6. Lil Muse LilyOctober 16, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    oh look at you!! the dress definitely looks better with the improvements you did. good call on keeping the puffy sleeve and shortening the length. the blue hat and orange tights are great as is your awesome fiery hair!

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  7. DanaveeOctober 16, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Dying! In LOVE! If you ever put it in your shop, it's MINE!

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    1. ChrissiOctober 17, 2012 at 5:03 PM

      I promise you first dibs if I ever decide to sell it :)

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  8. mispapelicosOctober 17, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    You did a good job with that dress.
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  9. amy iles-mooreOctober 17, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this. such a great idea. thanks for sharing-i plan on copying this soon :)

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    1. ChrissiOctober 17, 2012 at 5:03 PM

      It was super simple to execute...you should definitely go for it!

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