Summer Dresses

I will start todays post with a non-refashion.

I bought this two sizes too big dress at the opshop the other day for $5.  Instead of taking it in, I opted to pop a $4 thrifted belt around it for a more flattering fit.  I'm pretty happy with not having to do any sewing on this one.

But moving on...

I don't know what possess me to buy these things sometimes...

Or maybe I do... this material felt nice and soft and cool, and with summer heating up way too quickly this year why not buy this $3 floral frock?

I'm not going through every step on this one, but this photo sums up this refashion pretty well.

I removed the following:

Shoulder pads,

Sleeves,

Collar,

Some width from the sides...

And then some length from the hem.

Then I hemmed it, and finished off the edges where I had removed the sleeves and the collar.

Then with the addition of a couple of belt loops, this dress was done.

Much better.

Oh so girly.

Dress: thrifted $3, Belt: thrifted $2, Shoes: wardrobe item.