Danielle’s NDAD Creation

Jan 4, 2013 | 26 Comments

I thought this dress was such fun when I saw the before shot!  It’s always such fun seeing what everyone does with their pieces because I always have my own idea in my head before I go through all the photos.  Here’s Danielle’s story…

I’ve resolved to not buy any new clothing in 2012 as a way to ore intentionally examine my fashion consumption habits and to motivate myself to finally learn how to sew and upcycle out-of-style vintage dresses into modern pieces.

I love that you’re joining the upcycling family, Danielle!  Here’s her fabulous before…

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Danielle – Before

Look at those sleeves!! Let’s see how Danielle transforms this one!

This horrendous, lacy, sequined, chiffon bridesmaid dress is right out of the late 60s!  

Danielle removed the sleeves, sequins, and chiffon on the top of the dress and shortened it to make it the perfect party piece!

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Danielle – After

I love that the bow stayed intact!  That’s my favorite part of the dress – the fab waist!  Thank you for sharing your piece with us Danielle!  I hope that the upcycling continues…

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  • Diana

    Now THIS is a bridesmaid dress that CAN be worn again, and again!

  • colleeniec

    It looks so different! It’s really pretty!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=532007777 Stephanie Tremel

    I love that!

  • Annie M

    What a beautiful, chic piece you created.

  • bloepper

    that really is picture perfect!

  • Dawn

    Very pretty!

  • http://twitter.com/jodywallace Jody Wallace

    Fun original, fun upcycle!

  • Cathryn

    Great job, Danielle! It looks just like the dress my daughter bought for her New Year’s celebration at a trendy store!

  • Leah D

    Very pretty….I LOVED the chiffon on top, I would have removed the sleeves and kept the chiffon intact….and maybe given it a dye bath :D

  • Laura Whitman

    Very pretty! I love the transformation!

    xoxo,
    Laura

  • James W

    Fantastic job – now give it a dye bath!

    • http://www.fromtwotoone.com/ Danielle | from two to one

      I thought about doing that, but supposedly the mint color is really in for spring!

  • anita

    Before: Cinderella Barbie. After: enviable!

  • Jennifer

    I really like the “after” dress. It has a retro feel but it still looks modern. Well done!

  • http://vizionheiry.tumblr.com vizionheiry

    Great upcycle especially for a newbie!

  • Sarah_H.

    I had thought of removing the lace and restyling the chiffon bodice, but the way you styled it looks more contemporary. Love how it turned out!

    • Helena A.

      That was my idea too! :D

  • kissem37

    So cute! I love the tiny little flutter sleeve I see peeking out behind your hair :) I thought about a dye job too- I’d be interested to see how that lace would dye…

  • Helena A.

    Well done! Great refashion! Love it! Kisses from Portugal.
    Helena A.

  • Diane2809

    Beautiful! Now what to do with those pretty left over lace sleeves? Hmmmmm…

  • Leanne

    I love the after. What a change!

  • Margo Slaby

    Absolutely perfect!! I love it!!

  • http://www.fromtwotoone.com/ Danielle | from two to one

    Thanks for all of the kind words, friends!

  • Kati

    I love how this one turned out!!! So cute!

  • Kati

    I love how this one turned out!!! So cute!

  • Janet D

    Fantastic re-do! Super chic! As a bonus, you can make a tablecloth from the rest of the dress….lol.