Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Winter Alterations

It seems like all the dresses I buy are made for summer...I guess that's why they're on sale. :(
I got this one from Modcloth a few weeks ago knowing I probably couldn't wear it until it got a lot warmer (or the semester started up again and I headed back to FL), but when it came in it was just too cute and I had to give it a shot.
So; belted it (Forever 21)
...added brown tights (Target) and a sweater (Forever 21)


and borrowed some Doc Marten's. :D

I don't think I can put sweaters over all my dresses, though, so new ways of converting my dresses into insulators need to be thought of. D:


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  1. Ady GrafovnaJanuary 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    I have to convert my dresses pretty often. Shirts and blouses underneath and/or jackets and cardigans overtop usually work. Sometimes you can add a pullover or even a sweatshirt to a dress to have only the skirt part showing, so it looks like seperates. And tights, tights, tights!!! Some warm tights are a must for insulating a dress. :)
    I have also seen some people find a way to tuck in the skirt portion of their dress so that the bodice works as a top, but I have not figured that one out. I always just end up with a bunch of fabric bunched up around my butt!

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  2. RachelJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I know, right?? I've tried that with my romper, but it seems to look a little funny.
    And yes; I love my tights. Must've bought 4 pairs in the last month. :D

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  3. GulzarJanuary 4, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    You got some cute things happenin in here.
    Keep em rollin
    G

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  4. LyddieGalJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I find myself winterizing summer dresses all the time!
    They are too cute to pack away for half the year, right?

    Chic on the Cheap

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  5. RachelJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    They really are; and the stores are practically giving them away during the winter!

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  6. Preity lama TamangJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    i always stick up gorgeous summer dresses during winter..i mean u could get it less than half the price..i mean a lil big size doesnt make that much of a difference...U look adorable..love the dress and the Doc
    xx

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  7. JessJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Hey I really like your blog :) creative and for some reason seems to make me want summer more :| must be the lovely warm colours!
    Following :) xxx

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  8. Closet FashionistaJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    I love those shoes!!!! :D
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  9. RachelJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    @Jess: Thank you! :'D
    @Fashionista: They're pretty awesome, but they're massively heavy as well. :o

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  10. The Adventures of a ShopaholicJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:33 AM

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  11. erika soroccoJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    Ooh, there is something so Mad Men-inspired about this ensemble that I can't help but to love. Gorgeous!! :)

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  12. RachelJanuary 5, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Haha, yes! Mad Men's one of my favorite "newish" shows...guess it's starting to show. :D

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  13. MartaJanuary 5, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    adorable feminine outfit!

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  14. MandyJanuary 5, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    I think you did a great job winterizing this dress. It looks really cute with the tights and sweater.

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