This BCBG Max Azaria dress presents an interesting DIY style opportunity. I bought it years ago in Vegas and I thought I’d wear it all the time in Australia. Instead it turned into one of those pieces that hang around unused because the shape feels a bit tired. But the colour and pattern are right on trend.* That means its time to get crafty with my upcycling, DIY style so a dress becomes a skirt with a new lease on life, ready to mix it with a whole closet full of modern summer separates.
*Just last week my favourite London style guru announced the ascension of dots over Breton stripes as the new staple.
{DIY style: skirt, cut from top of dress and finished off with a simple elastic panel in the back half of the waist band. Worn with Noa Noa tank; a reversible jacket I took from my mother after all tags had been removed (possibly Anne Klein?); knock-off Miu-Mui pumps; vintage earings; Revlon Matte ‘powder puff’ nail polish}
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Stunning. You look so beautiful!
Lovely! I wish I could do that, my sewing skills don’t even include hemming unfortunately
Love the colour on you, it’s so pretty.
You look stunning! I’m envisioning that neighbour of yours, hilarious!
I love it! I think the bright colour works much better as a skirt than as a dress too
It will be perfect for this spring and summer!
Beautiful! I love it as a skirt.
I’m so into all the dots this season. I really need to incorporate more into my own wardrobe.
This looks lovely!
Kym
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That is stunning on you!
Good job!! So much more wearable as a skirt!! I really need to learn to sew
Thank you so much for stopping by IHOD. So glad I found your blog. This is a beautiful repurposed piece and a great color on you!
Anna
Nice transformation – color me impressed!
Hi Catherine, lovely to see pics of you. I love the hot orange and dots too and agree it looks much better as a skirt. I find skirts and tops much comfier and more versatile than dresses too:)
The blog looks great, keep up the good work!
It looks good on you
xx, Mri
I liked it as a dress too but clever you for turning it into a stunning skirt.
this is SO pretty! I love the color.