Friday, September 7, 2012

My SAHM Style: Vintage Polka Dot Dress

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.

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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.

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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*

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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
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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.
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24 comments:

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    1. Hey cuz! Miss you. Good to hear from you sa blog. :)

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  2. Very 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.

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  3. you nailed it mamiAdin....super like it! great job...lov'n the photo of you and the cuties.

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  4. You have done a brilliant job.
    Gorgeous dress and family.
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  5. Nicely done! Kailangan ko din ng polka dots! Pero pang new yr ko. hihi!

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  6. Are 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!


    Kim,USA

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  7. awwww you look so pretty in this pic and lovely in that vintage dress :D kaayo nimo mg alter ug mga clothes ay :D

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  8. that vintage dress is gorgeous, great alterations! thanks for your lovely comments on my blog :)

    Chioma
    C’s Evolution of Style

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  9. Oh I love the polka dots dress, honestly I love reading your blog :)..I am one of your fans hehe..

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  10. you are beautiful and creative. Your kids are adorable!

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  11. That is so cute and it looks so much nicer at the shorter length! Thanks so much for linking up to Sunday Style :)

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  12. oh my!! i LOVE what you did with it!!! it looks great!!

    xo,
    Sandy
    Sandy a la Mode

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  13. Polka dots and floral - I love it!! You look fabulous!

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  14. Ooh! Your dress is adorable and I have a huge weakness for polka-dots! :D

    ~Ashley
    Bramblewood Fashion

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  15. You did such a good job on transforming the polka dot dress. The dress was only 25 cents that's awesome.

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  16. I 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.

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  17. I'm also looking for a polka dot dress (black or navy with white dots). Great job on fixing it up.

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  18. Way cute. I need a polka dot dress too.

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  19. fabulous 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

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  20. For 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.

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  21. WOW 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.




    The House of Shoes

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  22. Wow! Major improvement! super cute dress!

    Lindsey
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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  23. HOw I wish I could be as creative as you.

    Thanks for linking up with Color Connection last week. The link is up now, I am excited to what color you are sharing this week.

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