I don’t know about you, but I prefer to wear dresses over pants or skirts any day in the summer since it’s much cooler, and way more comfortable. I got this dress at Kohl’s(for $4!) but the chest/waist part was a little loose. So I tailored it smaller and used the lining of the dress to make the sleeves.
Before:
*I just cut the back side of the lining and used this tutorial to add the sleeves.
*I made the sleeves too small(short) for my liking, so I plan on making a bigger one. But in the meantime I’ve been wearing a cream colored cap sleeves under it which works fine too.
After:
{Dress: Lauren Conrad by Kohl’s | Shoes: Payless(really old)}
Skill level: a confident beginner
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Budget: none
The after photos by Jessica Peterson. She is amazing!
This is just so pretty!
as always, I love what you do – your alterations transform your garments and are often so simple. You have great taste!
I am with you on skirts/dresses vs. pants. I prefer sleeves, as well. Can't wait to try this.
Thank you! And yes, even the most simple alterations make or break the clothes!
If you try it, I'd love to see it! 🙂
This is such an easy alteration but what a huge difference! That is really clever to steal the lining for the sleeve. Found you from the sugar and dots link up. Thanks for the great idea.
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Beautiful job. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this post. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/pink-honey-beeswax-lip-balm-and.html
I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com
Thank you for the invite! I just went over and linked up to the party!
SO CUTE! if you ever wished to be taller, think how lucky you are that you can fight LC's dresses lengthwise. They are all WAY TOO SHORT on me and I am so sad as most of her dresses are affordable and cute!
and…i meant fit not fight.
You did a great job and the after photo look so much better! 😉
your diys simply amaze me! i often think "oh, i should try that" but i'm sure i would mess it up!
Hi there! I blog at Blissful and Domestic. I just started a Re-Fashion Blogger page. This is where fashion bloggers can add their blogs to a directory. It is a great way to find fabulous fashion and re-fashion blogs. I would love for you to add your blog to the list. Thank you so much!
Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
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Oh, I so wish I was taller! But times like these, yes, I guess I do like my height. 🙂 And I hate that! I hate finding dresses and saying, "Ah, only if it was a few inches longer, darn it!"
Don't worry though, I'll one day design dresses that are long enough! 😉
Whew, good thing you clarified. Or else I would've been utterly offended. 🙂
No, I doubt it! It isn't hard, really! Thanks for your sweet comment!
I am looking at this again, and I love it. I just bought a thrifted Ann Taylor dress last week. The sleeves are too tight, so I am trying to figure out what to do with them. This is a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/tangerine-toner-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
Hope to see you there. It is open until Sunday night.
Debi @ Adorned From Above
he visto todas tus transformaciones, me encanta y eres una persona creativa excelente, gracias por compartir increibles ideas!!
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