The choir that I'm in gave a concert last night and the dress code was black and glitzy. As I was on the back row I needed something that would show up on my top half. Originally I was going to wear black trousers and a top, but when I tried it on I realised the glittery part was at the bottom and wouldn't be seen.
Rather than go out and buy something especially, I adapted this black dress that I already had
I had a bit of black sheer fabric (I think it's organdy) with silver spots on that I made some gathered sleeves with, and added a brooch with a couple of layers of the spotty fabric behind.
I only tacked the sleeves in so that I can easily take them off again - in fact I already have because we're singing at another event this week and the dress code for that is black and red!
Gorgeous - I love it - well done.
ReplyDeleteExcellent transformation and so flexible.
ReplyDeletePatricia
I Love the way you adapt clothes to fit and reinvent them....it's brilliant. This looks lovely as did your previous dress makeover.
ReplyDeleteJacquie x
Love this! Reminds me of the makeovers I used to do to my sisters left overs. I always secretly thought my change-up made them look better than the original and I was a tad more stunning that she when I wore them! ha!
ReplyDeleteYou rally are a crafty girl when it comes to clothing, I wouldn't know where to start, well done it looks great! :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic, a great new frock for almost free! x
ReplyDeleteSo stylish. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI like how you think! That is brilliant, wonder what you're going to come up with for the black/red event?!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea. The sleeves look very pretty indeed. I wonder what you did for black and red. Thank you for your Christmas wishes and visiting my blog over the year. I hope you had a Happy Christmas and have a very good Nwe Year
ReplyDeleteI saw this over on the refasion coop, but now I understand the reason for the alteration. Good job!
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