I have always been wanting a polka dot dress and months ago, I finally found one. Although I am not too excited about the dress, but for now this will do until I find one that I will fall in love with. The former condition of the dress wasn't too flattering. It was big and just was not good. I had to alter it myself, shortened the hem and the sleeves. It feels a little bit weird on the arm area though, but like I said it will do for now.
The back of the dress is shirred, but since the elastic thread was already old, I had to do apply another shirring again so I have more elasticity on the back. That way it fits my body without having to wear a belt. Sorry though I don't have a back picture where you can see what I am talking about.
Cut the hem to shorten it according to my liking, then cut the sleeves short, apply shirring on the back and it is now wearable. I had to cut it a bit short, so it will not drown this short frame of mine, like 4' 9" short. Now you know. Yes, I am not ashamed of that at all. Yaye for short people like me! *wink*
Dress: Vintage Polka Dot for 25cents.
Bag: (old) I bought it from a friend who sells bunch of things. $20ish or $30ish? I don't remember anymore.
Shoes: Ricky blowfish.com
And because I am a mom of two, here goes a photo of me and the little bees. Sorry for the lacking of clothes. Apparently for my kids, clothes are not necessary while at home.
super nice cuz.. ^_^
ReplyDeleteHey cuz! Miss you. Good to hear from you sa blog. :)
DeleteVery nicely done. And looks good on you. No shame for the heights, that what makes Pinoy forever young, the heights, hehe. I'm no taller.
ReplyDeleteyou nailed it mamiAdin....super like it! great job...lov'n the photo of you and the cuties.
ReplyDeleteYou have done a brilliant job.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress and family.
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Nicely done! Kailangan ko din ng polka dots! Pero pang new yr ko. hihi!
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me that dress is fantastic!! Love it! I am looking for a polka dot black and white too but no luck yet but I will soon. You know us we don't shed $20 for a skirt hahaha since we know we can find it in cents or just below $5.00! ^_^ Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
awwww you look so pretty in this pic and lovely in that vintage dress :D kaayo nimo mg alter ug mga clothes ay :D
ReplyDeletethat vintage dress is gorgeous, great alterations! thanks for your lovely comments on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteChioma
C’s Evolution of Style
Oh I love the polka dots dress, honestly I love reading your blog :)..I am one of your fans hehe..
ReplyDeleteyou are beautiful and creative. Your kids are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute and it looks so much nicer at the shorter length! Thanks so much for linking up to Sunday Style :)
ReplyDeleteoh my!! i LOVE what you did with it!!! it looks great!!
ReplyDeletexo,
Sandy
Sandy a la Mode
Polka dots and floral - I love it!! You look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Your dress is adorable and I have a huge weakness for polka-dots! :D
ReplyDelete~Ashley
Bramblewood Fashion
You did such a good job on transforming the polka dot dress. The dress was only 25 cents that's awesome.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the waist needs to be much snugger to your figure and the space between the armpit and waist has too much fabric. I have had my heart broken over many a dress with the same extra fabric.
ReplyDeleteI'm also looking for a polka dot dress (black or navy with white dots). Great job on fixing it up.
ReplyDeleteWay cute. I need a polka dot dress too.
ReplyDeletefabulous job on the dress, i think its amazing! i also dream of finding the perfect polka dot dress too! And i have been craving those blowfish shoes all summer!! xxx
ReplyDeleteFor only 25 cents, you can afford to put the work into it to make the dress fit! That was a good find, and looks cute, even if you do think that that the fit needs a little more alteration.
ReplyDeleteWOW I saw you on a link party and this is Adorable. You did an amazing job sewing it too, it fits you so well! cute cute cute.
ReplyDeleteThe House of Shoes
Wow! Major improvement! super cute dress!
ReplyDeleteLindsey
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
HOw I wish I could be as creative as you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Color Connection last week. The link is up now, I am excited to what color you are sharing this week.