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Trash to Treasure

November 14, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

When I found this dress at Goodwill it was a floor length 90s monstrosity hidden in the children’s section. What attracted me to it was the collar detailing which is very similar to other dresses I’ve seen on the market this fall. I chopped a good two feet off the hem and styled it with an oxblood bowler hat and studded booties. And just like that – frumpy to fabulous.

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Dress: Thrifted and altered (similar here), Tights: TJ Maxx, Shoes: Guess (similar here), Hat: Forever21 (similar here)

Photos by Jamie Kaplan.

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Comments

  1. Michael says

    November 15, 2013 at 6:52 am

    Wow this is indeed fabulous! Love what you did and I am loving your legs in this they are so incredible in tights and those shoes are wonderful!
    😀 You are so Gorgeous I hope to see more of you outfits with tights soon!

  2. marmargerbil says

    November 15, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I love a great find at Goodwill, those are the best! This look is great, I love everything about it. I’m glad I stumbled on your blog this morning!

  3. whatwewear says

    November 18, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    love your dress! so gorgeous!
    xx Vera & Rony
    http://wattwewear.com/

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