Simply Fun Shift

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I had the Salta Shirt Dress in my wishlist for a very long time (I am so sorry, it is sold out and I could not find a similar enough dress to warrant a link. I have seen this dress on eBay). It was one of the items I was waiting for a great popback price on at Anthropologie.

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I finally was able to purchase it for a fantastic price and with a birthday gift card.

I was worried because it did not have the best reviews online.

The original dress had layered sleeves.

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By now you may have noticed that mine does not. That is because I cut them off. I liked the dress so much more once I did. Buying it for a huge discount allowed me to see the potential in this dress.

Fashion is all about risks, after all.

For instance, once again I left the house with the back of my dress unbuttoned.

It is unfortunately becoming my signature look.

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The cute embroidered fox necklace I paired with the dress was a Christmas gift from my Mother. I love it so much. Similar Animal Totem Necklaces can be found from KnitKnit on Etsy here. I love asking for jewelry from my mom, because I always think of her when I wear a piece she has gifted me.

I purchased these boots from Ross when my son was four for $13. He is 11 now. I would call them a good purchase.

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Have you ever altered an item of clothing you purchased with scissors? Did it work out or were you left with a mess?

I was happy to have loved the new look of the dress.

But I will admit, I did have a nervous moment or two as the shears hit the fabric.

Thank goodness for vineyards.

*this post was edited using the App Afterlife’s Equinox Filter between 35-50% (depending upon the picture).

12 thoughts on “Simply Fun Shift

  1. The unbuttoned dress looks like you were just caught fooling around in the vineyard ; )

    I have cut pieces before. One time I almost totally ruined the item…don’t try to rip a cotton dress that is cut on a bias…because it does not rip straight! I wound up with something that looked like an ice skating dress. Throughly disappointing. Another time I cut a t-shirt to make it into a v-neck and it turned out fine.

    You have a great collection of boots.

    bisous
    Suzanne

    • Ha! I did not even think of that. ; ). There were other people there. It was a busy day at the vineyards that day.
      I think cutting a t-shirt into a v-neck would be hard! My skill revolves strictly in sleeve removal. I tried to cut off a tag from a scarf the other day and ended up cutting a hole in the scarf!

      Thank you about the boots! : ). Ditto!

      Have a gorgeous week!

      Jenni

  2. The dress looks great. I never would have guessed that you modified it.

    I had a turtleneck microfiber top (for skiing in) that drove me crazy. The turtleneck was way too tight. I cut it off and made it into a crew neck top. That was low risk though because it was all about function and I didn’t really care about how the final product looked!

  3. I’ve actually gotten pretty “scissor-happy” lately! I figured it’s worth trying with things that were in the Goodwill pile anyway.I cut a jersey dress into a tunic and now wear it all the time with leggings. Over the summer I cut the straps off a sundress and wore it as a skirt. I’ve had a few fails as well, but it was fun to play around anyway. Your dress looks adorable!

    • That is so cool that you made it into a tunic! So creative! I was happy just cutting off sleeves! I have been wanting to try the sundress into a skirt thing! I am glad to know it works! And thank you! : )

      Have a lovely week!

      Jenni

  4. such a cute dress! I wouldn’t even know it once had layered sleeves hahaha! I have taken scissors to many items of clothing before…not always with a good outcome. My most recent cut was to an anthro dress and I realize now I never ever wear the left over skirt…it’s more like an apron now! sometimes we just can’t resist!

  5. Such a pretty dusky pink. I should start trying to cut stuff that doesn’t work or that I was going to get rid of anyway. Hmmmm… I do have a shirt in mind. Maybe I’ll get brave. The only thing I’ve ever cut up was when I was a teenager and I’d turn worn out jeans into shorts.

    • Thank you Cynthia! Oh man, I find cut up things all over my house with a teenager. She is much braver than me. Of course, I sometimes throw the finished products away. ; ).

      Sweet dreams!

      Jenni

    • Hmmmm. I never noticed a back tie before. I think I like them. I don’t know. : ). Although when I ordered my wedding dress it had a giant bow on the butt that I wanted removed. Thank you for sharing! : )

      Have a wonderful week!

      Jenni

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