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Refashioning a Skirt from a Dress

This dress was one of dresses from my mother.  I really loved it but I have such a hard time wearing anything that I can’t wear a bra with.  I realize that there are strapless bras … but those suck.  So it’s time for a refashion!

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See the beadwork on the neck portion?  I have GOT to save it!

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Very simple redo today.  Cut off the top, and take that beadwork out …

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Sew up the bottom with some elastic band.  Make sure to stretch the band and the skirt a bit so that it goes nicely together.

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And here is the final product.  I used the beadwork as a necklace and the skirt came out fabulous paired with an Nanxson(TM) Women’s Soft Pu Faux Leather Obi Waist Band Belt PDW0009 black and a simple tank.  And you gotta love Lex’s pose!!

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9 responses to “Refashioning a Skirt from a Dress”

  1. taraallglorious Avatar
    taraallglorious

    I love this skirt! Especially the obi belt. Thanks so much for the link up!

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    1. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      Thanks!! Aren’t obi belts the best? They hide ALL my belly flaws 😉

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  2. taraallglorious Avatar
    taraallglorious

    I love this skirt! Especially the obi belt. Thanks so much for the link up!

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    1. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      Thanks!! Aren’t obi belts the best? They hide ALL my belly flaws 😉

      Reply
  3. diaryofamadmama Avatar
    diaryofamadmama

    This is adorable! I love the print! And I’m glad you were able to save the beaded top and use it as a necklace! Too cute!
    Thanks so much for the link up! 🙂
    ~Jen

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    1. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      I was going to try to make a different dress out of it so I could keep the beadwork, but I think the necklace came out really nice. And nothing was required!

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      1. diaryofamadmama Avatar
        diaryofamadmama

        Plus you can wear it with lots of things! 🙂

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        1. Maureen Avatar
          Maureen

          Yes, great point.

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  4. diaryofamadmama Avatar
    diaryofamadmama

    This is adorable! I love the print! And I’m glad you were able to save the beaded top and use it as a necklace! Too cute!
    Thanks so much for the link up! 🙂
    ~Jen

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    1. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      I was going to try to make a different dress out of it so I could keep the beadwork, but I think the necklace came out really nice. And nothing was required!

      Reply
      1. diaryofamadmama Avatar
        diaryofamadmama

        Plus you can wear it with lots of things! 🙂

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        1. Maureen Avatar
          Maureen

          Yes, great point.

          Reply
  5. Marla Avatar
    Marla

    I love this.I’ve got a couple of dresses hanging in my closet that I want to transform into skirts.I love the patterns,but I just never wear dresses.I wore a skirt today with a tshirt and just love the way it feels.I think little skirts that hit above the knee are going to be my “go to” instead of shorts.
    I might have to make an obi belt too.Can they be made out of old Spanx,lol?

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    1. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      I think there is something about a skirt that screams “Sexy!” and I love them. And I’m like you — I almost never wear dresses, although I seem to always have a closet full of them … The great part about obi belts are that you don’t need Spandex, because they hide everything. I put a link to Amazon above to buy that obi belt for $3.46 which includes shipping. (This does contain an affiliate link.)

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  6. Marla Avatar
    Marla

    I love this.I’ve got a couple of dresses hanging in my closet that I want to transform into skirts.I love the patterns,but I just never wear dresses.I wore a skirt today with a tshirt and just love the way it feels.I think little skirts that hit above the knee are going to be my “go to” instead of shorts.
    I might have to make an obi belt too.Can they be made out of old Spanx,lol?

    Reply
    1. Maureen Avatar
      Maureen

      I think there is something about a skirt that screams “Sexy!” and I love them. And I’m like you — I almost never wear dresses, although I seem to always have a closet full of them … The great part about obi belts are that you don’t need Spandex, because they hide everything. I put a link to Amazon above to buy that obi belt for $3.46 which includes shipping. (This does contain an affiliate link.)

      Reply
  7. Refashioning a Skirt from a Dress, Part II | Upcycled Fashionista

    […] I got out my skirt today that I upcycled a while ago, and I decided that I hated the hem.  So today, I’m going to refashion my refashion.  It’s not going to make it look significantly different, but it is going to help the waist.  I’m going to teach you how to make a nice waistband, since I messed this one up so badly. Remember this skirt? […]

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  8. Refashioning a Skirt from a Dress, Part II | Upcycled Fashionista

    […] I got out my skirt today that I upcycled a while ago, and I decided that I hated the hem.  So today, I’m going to refashion my refashion.  It’s not going to make it look significantly different, but it is going to help the waist.  I’m going to teach you how to make a nice waistband, since I messed this one up so badly. Remember this skirt? […]

    Reply

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