Thursday, December 03, 2015

Thrift Style Thursday: Back to Basics

As the holidays draw near and schedules begin pile up, sometimes blogging goes by the wayside. Such has been the fate of Thrift Style Thursday over the last few months, with each of us participating in fewer and fewer organized posts. I'm sure you can look forward to a resurgence in the New Year, but for now you'll have to settle for me free-stylin' it this week.

So, I'd been on the lookout for a basic black and white striped top for quite some time when I stumbled on this one at the clothes swap a month ago. It was a little large, but I knew I could make it work. First, I wanted to get rid of those cuffs on the sleeves, so I carefully picked out the little stitches that kept them turned up.

Clothes Swap HaulBack to Basics Top - In Progress

Next, I took in the sides to fit better. I used a straight stitch and then a zig-zag before trimming the excess fabric. If you look closely, you can actually see where this shirt was taken in by the previous owner, about an inch from the factory seam, and then my stitches are another two inches in from that.

Back to Basics Top - In ProgressBack to Basics Top - In Progress

I paired my new-to-me shirt with another clothes swap find - this purple pencil skirt - and mustard yellow shoes and scarf to coordinate with the last remaining leaves on our baby [Bradford pear?] tree.

Back to Basics Top - After

Back to Basics Top - After

How fabulous are these heels? Check out the little cut-outs on the back of the heel. And soles look like they're brand new too!

Thrift Style Thursday: Back to Basics

Back to Basics Top - After

Back to Basics Top - After

I think the half-sleeves look so much better with the boat neck than the cuffed sleeves did. Don't you agree?

Back to Basics Top - After

Thrift Style Thursday: Back to Basics

Back to Basics Top - After
Top: refashioned // Skirt: clothes swap // Scarf: $1 thrifted // Tights: $5 Target clearance // Shoes: $6 thrifted

Back to Basics Top - Before & After


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8 comments:

  1. You look fantastic! I'd probably be afraid to put mustard yellow with purple or the striped shirt with the printed scarf, but I love it together on you! And the shoes are super cute!

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    1. Just a year ago, I wouldn't have braved the purple/yellow combo or pattern mixing either. Apparently, old dogs can learn new tricks! And since you're a few years younger than I am, there's time for you yet!

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  2. Wonderful job on restyling the shirt!
    Nancy

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  3. Looking good! Love the shoes.

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    1. Thanks! I'm seriously in love with those heels!

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  4. Yes, I do agree the new sleeve length looks better!

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