I attended Alison’s Cabana Boogie dance party and the theme was tropical and I found this perfect dress for only $20! I paid $6 for expedited shipping which is still such an awesome deal for $26. Since I am LDS and wear the garments, I don’t wear sleeveless clothes(if you ask me, this dress is by no means immodest and I think shoulders are one of the prettiest body parts in a woman! Wearing garments is something I should pray about and gain a personal testimony of, don’t tell anyone I said that, ha!), and oh my goodness, I just realized my hairy arm pits! Oh shoot! hahaha, I did not photoshop that out, but oh well, that’s the real me folks, just accept me for who I am! ;D
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I planned on taking the sides in and using that extra fabric as cap sleeves but I wans’t able to find the time to do that so literally 20 mins. before I had to leave, I frantically looked in my closet to see if there was a top that was a green color that I could use to add as sleeves and I came across this top! I put it next to the dress and it matched really well, so I knew this top would have to do! The pleats ended up working out really well with the dress since it matches the design of the leaves.
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I wasn’t aware the second layer of the ruffle was tucked in! GAH!
Here’s a better picture. The sleeves in the back look like little wings, don’t you think?
Estimated time: 10 mins.
Budget: $0.00
Skill level: A confident beginner
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such an awesome DIY
it looks great!
let’s follow each other on GFC?
xoxo
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Being LDS too, I agree with you about the shoulders…! I wish there could be some changes.
Being LDS too, I agree with you about the shoulders…! I wish there could be some changes.
I love it! The sleeves add the perfect amount of contrasting texture. Gorgeous!
Hailey
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This is a sweet color and style too.
Thanks for sharing your idea.
This is just beautiful…the sleeves work perfectly! Thanks for linking to Monday Funday ox
Oh my! This looks so incredible! Pinned and tweeted. We love partying with you and we appreciate you stopping by! Please take a minute to stop by next week, so we can pin and tweet your new creation. The party starts on Monday at 7 pm! Have a great Monday! Lou Lou Girls