Tuesday, May 31st, 2011...7:59 am
What a transformation!
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I’m still in shock.
This dress is the sartorial equivalent of the Biggest Loser. Because it used to look like this…
How’d my tailor work that magic?
Well, she lopped off the sleeves, widened the collar and removed the old-lady lace and tie-dyed appliques. So now it’s pure country-chic.
She also, of course, shortened the hem so it’s the appropriate length for chasing a Bear.
Not that it helped me catch him. That yellow lab is quick.
24 Comments
May 31st, 2011 at 9:24 am
OH wow!! I love it!!! Such a sweet dress!
May 31st, 2011 at 9:40 am
Wow! it’s amazing how you can transform things with a little bit of creativity!
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May 31st, 2011 at 10:55 am
I NEED the name of your tailor…. I have a dress that was given to my by my (future) mother in law to use as a Halloween costume (yes it’s that horrible). It definitely needs a transformation like yours!
May 31st, 2011 at 11:02 am
Ahhh I’m in shock too! What an amazing transformation. It is now the perfect summer frock! And how perf that you can wear it to chase a yellow lab. You’ll be the hottest lady in the doggie park xo
May 31st, 2011 at 11:21 am
That’s an incredible transformation. I thought when you tried it on at dinner that it would never be possible for it to look so cute.
May 31st, 2011 at 11:24 am
Blond Lab!!!
May 31st, 2011 at 11:55 am
Woah, that it is indeed a major transformation! I love it belted and kind of blouse-y up top. Very cute!
May 31st, 2011 at 12:18 pm
how much did your tailor charge you? and did you have to discuss it before hand or what was the process like? im really intrigued!!
KeepItFvncy,
M.E.
May 31st, 2011 at 1:05 pm
Amazing!!! The dress looks absolutely outstanding. I gotta get to this tailor!
May 31st, 2011 at 1:07 pm
In Shock… it is amazing now… I want it!
May 31st, 2011 at 5:06 pm
Wow you really need to feature your tailor on here b/c they are amazing!!
May 31st, 2011 at 5:54 pm
wow incredible. I’m shocked!
May 31st, 2011 at 10:18 pm
That is the most incredible transformation! Wow! You and your tailors could take over the world with miracles like that:-)
June 1st, 2011 at 7:49 pm
Oh my gosh! I can’t believe how amazing that looks, so pretty! Perfect for summer and the biggest dress transformation I’ve ever seen! I saw that before post when you put it up and I just stared at the photo in bewilderment, obviously not a sew-er, but I didn’t realize it could be so cute! xx
June 1st, 2011 at 8:08 pm
omg what a dress!!!
your tailor definitely has it going on
it looks great =)
-Bionica
June 2nd, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Yes, please share the name of your tailor!
June 2nd, 2011 at 3:32 pm
OH MY GOODNESS!
That’s such a significant transformation, looks adorable!
Love it.
Bonnie
June 3rd, 2011 at 7:42 pm
‘Tis quite a beaut, isn’t it?
I go to Oakridge Tailors on Cambie. Enjoy, vintage hunters!
June 5th, 2011 at 10:09 pm
OMG, I knew it had potential! Now it’s the perfect summer dress… love it. You’ve definitely proven that I need to go to Oakridge Tailors. I plan on going tomorrow – yay!
xo, alison*elle
June 6th, 2011 at 4:35 pm
So clever! Love the transformation blog posts – can’t wait for the next one!
June 7th, 2011 at 8:14 pm
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June 8th, 2011 at 1:41 am
What a great job! Oh, and labs are fast indeed. I have a black one, and he is always the fastest dog around, so I know what you mean :)
June 8th, 2011 at 11:16 am
Ridiculous, Kelsey! Love this so much.
June 9th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Shockingly lovely.
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