I love this dress, but it once gave me a hair-raising church experience like Rae's recent one. I was thrilled to find a petite size on clearance at an outlet, and bought it in a hurry even though it was a little short. When I put it on for the first time, I realized it was far too short. Adding black tights didn't help much. Of course I made this brilliant wardrobe choice for the Easter Vigil, the one Mass of the year with the most standing and kneeling. It was an awkward two and half hours.
So I added some black fabric to the bottom to make it appropriate for my brother's rehearsal dinner. The tulip hem made the sewing project extra tricky, and it quickly became a late-night saga. The Bethrothed valiantly offered moral support while I watched Downton Abbey, measured, and swore. The next day I finally created something wearable. Hooray fore creative modesty!
Dress: Banana Republic Outlet
Cardigan: Ann Taylor
Tank: Ross
Flats: Naturalizer
Belt: Finale, a totally Jerseylicious store where you can also buy earrings as big as your head.
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Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. And cute!
ReplyDeleteI love it! And I love how you added the fabric - I never would have known!
ReplyDeleteOh I have been to that ugly place of wanting to rip my project apart in the mid-night hours...the black fabric looks fantastic and like it was meant to be there! Love the belt and flats too!
ReplyDeleteSarah, I didn't know you had a blog! I can't believe I "ran into you" through a linkup. I love the whole outfit, especially the dress + belt!
ReplyDeleteTalent!!! That dress is so amazing and if you hadn't spilled it on the hem, I seriously wouldn't have even known....nor do I care, because it looks like it SHOULD be there!
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