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I bought an ugly 80s dress at a vintage store with an idea in mind. I cut the sleeves off, restored some of the beading which were coming off and added fringe, and just like that it transformed into a twenties dress that i wore for prom. Whoop whoop!
Difficulty
Intermediate
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- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Evening Wear, Classic, Vintage
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Jul 12, 2012, 01.56 PMby barmaglot
Wow, that is so gorgeous!! I love 20s style.. (and hate 80s)
Jul 12, 2012, 01.15 PMby renatap
Great idea!!!
Jul 10, 2012, 04.50 PMby laurii
the dress is stunning and you look beautiful in it! x
Jul 9, 2012, 08.11 AMby lazylinchen
Wow, what a stylish group you are! Who would have thought you can make something so pretty from 80’s fashion…
Jul 8, 2012, 10.08 PMby RuellaDesigns
You and your friends look great!
Jul 8, 2012, 04.38 PMby lennert
Really stunning!
Jul 8, 2012, 11.39 AMby Milena Bella
you look like a movie star:)! show us the before pic (of the dress:))
Jul 8, 2012, 08.56 AMby Martch
Great job on the dress, hair and make up – you look gorgeous!
Jul 8, 2012, 03.40 AMby junaluska
Fantastic! You and your friends must have been the best-dressed there.
Jul 8, 2012, 12.13 AMby mollykatherine
You look stunning! how thrifty too!
Jul 7, 2012, 10.55 PMby gatonju
That is a beautiful upcycle! I also love the way you styled the whole ensemble.
Jul 7, 2012, 09.48 PMby Mary Athey
You did an amazing job xx
Jul 7, 2012, 09.43 PMby brisehuus
Gorgeous! I very much love your dress and the whole styling (hair, make up everything). Good job, well done. Hope you enjoyed your prom :-))
Jul 7, 2012, 06.02 PMby jacquipardue
beautiful dress, and great vision!! you look gorgeous.
Jul 7, 2012, 04.54 PMby mojo elgin
Very nice! I hope you had fun at your prom… :)