She-Ra costume

Remake: Brown Plaid Skirt

New post has finally arrived! I'm still abroad, but will be getting these posts up whenever/wherever my wi-fi access allows! Thank you SO much for your patience with me :) I love vintage skirts - I tend to collect them. (Reminder to take a photo of my skirt rack in my closet, as it has gotten quite large as of late!) The plaid pattern on this one was just my speed...

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

...and the fact that there were pockets only made it more intriguing. Small issue...it was just a bit too large for me.

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

Did I pass this one by?? Obviously not. That skirt rack is just waiting for this puppy to be added to it!

I started off by measuring the skirt on me and figured out just the right amount to make it perfect for my waist. I pinned my areas to take in...

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

...and got to sewing!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

With a new seam created down the back of the dress (didn't want to adjust the pockets at all, so I created my seam here) it was time to make it a bit shorter. I just wasn't enthused with the "cankle" length where it currently hit me.

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

I trimmed my length...

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

...prepped a new hem...

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

...and stitched it in place.

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

With just a little bit of tweaking, my new skirt fit like a charm!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

I paired it with a white tank, some vintage beaded necklaces, a pair of Calvin Klein slingbacks, my vintage wicker-y clutch, and pink, as I deem it, "She-Ra" belt.

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

The downward point on the belt totally reminded me of hers. (I was such a fan when I was a kid! I had her "Princess of Power" castle too!!)

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping - She-Ra

This skirt will look fab paired with a printed blouse or even with a lightweight knit sweater as it begins to get warmer everywhere else outside of Los Angeles.

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

This will definitely become a new season staple!

New Dress A Day - DIY - vintage skirt - beige plaid - thrift store shopping

Cozy, comfy, pocket-full...dream Marisa wardrobe piece!!