I guess I am in to repurposing dresses as skirts these days. When I say repurposing, I don't mean there is any sewing involved- I'm not that talented- I mean, I stuffed the top part of the dress down and zipped it up and put a shirt on. That is the only repurposing I know how to do. This dress is actually my bridesmaid dress from Whitney's wedding.
Don't they say you can always shorten bridesmaid dresses and make them cocktail dresses? How about lengthening them and making them skirts?
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After repurposing this dress into a skirt, I had a heck of a time accessorizing. I didn't know what would be too much- considering I had some bright red lips, a poofy skirt, poofy hair, and a large flower on my hip.
What accessories would you put with this look? Or would you put any?
26 comments:
First off you look GORGEOUS in that pic of the original dress. Second, you've totally given me ideas now with all those bridesmaid/pre-garment dresses I have hanging in the back of my closet. Lastly, I think the new skirt outfit looks fabulous with just the bracelets and lipstick. Any more might look like you're trying too hard, instead of effortlessly fabulous ;) L
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oh, you are so talented!
Totally love this. That skirt looks amazing and your hair too. So pretty.
P.S. A woman can never have to many shoes. Am I right? hehe
Method Clothe
That's such a great dress, and works just as well as a skirt - well done lady, looking so cute!
Whitney hijacked my google acct, but from one winter to another, anything red looks great on you!! richard r
looks good looks real good. Love the texture and the length.
Write it in Lipstick
What a novel idea! I think I have a few dresses that need to be re-purposed as well.
Um, I want to know who your photographer is for all of these photos! So much fun! You rock!
What a fabulous job you did. That skirt looks amazing! I totally use red lips as an accessory. I feel like it's such an easy way to spice up any outfit.
rebeccawithanR
Red lipstick looks SO GREAT on you!
Awesome skirt- I can't believe it's a dress! Very clever indeed : )
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Michelle
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What a great idea! I love it as a skirt!
You look great!
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OMG I WANT YOUR SKIRT MONICA!!!!!
Monique xx
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I love this look as is! Loving the red lipstick, i bought some not long ago but haven't had the courage to wear it yet! You have inspired me! Love your blog, now following! Miss Walker xoxo
repurposing the dress as skirt (or dress as top) has been my go-to solution since my shorter dresses have been more difficult to wear after getting married. so i'm really glad someone else does this! i am always afraid that someone will catch on to my dirty secret. haha.
anyway i'm also contemplating the red lipstick as accessory lately. and i think my conclusion is that it is a great accessory. well done, friend.
wow, you did such a great job modifying the dress. it is so perfect as a skirt and the accessories are flawless. love the red lipstick!
I am completely in love with this outfit! The red lipstick looks perfect.
First: what an adorable bridesmaid dress! And I've seen dresses re-purposed as skirts before, but not exactly like or as well as this. Nicely done. I'm headed to my closet to see if I can "borrow" the idea for myself!
Oh, and red lipstick? DEFINITELY an accessory.
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I love it as a dress, but even more as a skirt! Totally sexy and gorgeous. I'd wear it with pearls!!
Sophistique Noir - Dark, Elegant Fashion
Yes!! It's absolutely an accessory and my favorite one for this outfit. I would've kept it simple too b/c LIKE WOW re: this repurposed skirt. You got skillz, Monica. And you look positively gorgeous.
You can't tell you tucked any part of the dress in and it looks incredible as a skirt. I never would have known if you didn't say.
OMG, i LOVE how you refashioned a bridesmaid's dress into a skirt. LOVE!
red lipstick is absolutely an accessory. and i love how you ended up accessorizing this outfit!
caroline - pictures & words
Brilliant! It looks perfect as a skirt. What a great idea!
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