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DIY: Maxi skirt to flouncy tunic

So I'm sitting at home thinking about this great skirt I thrifted ages ago. It's a little too big and quite blah on my body. I put it on and was trying to decide how I was going to fix it. Chop it? Take it in? As you may already know, what I want to do and actually get around to doing are two different animals. Instead, I fashioned it into a top! Do you like it?

I'm not even sure this qualifies as a DIY. There's no sewing, pinning, painting, etc. involved. I placed the skirt over my head. Put on a vest and shaped the skirt up with my hands. Voila!

UPDATE: I demo'd how I did it on my vlog! Check it out.












Completely thrifted!
aviator sungasses // AF / thrifted
vest // Ann Taylor Loft /thrifted
skirt worn as blouse // Lee / thrifted
jeans // / thrifted
loafers // Nordstrom / thrifted

In other news: I'm selling 4 pairs of Joe's Jeans on eBay. If you're a size 27, check it out. Thanks!
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22 comments

  1. PriyaOctober 15, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    This is amazing! Love it! I still don't know how you did it even though you explained how simple it was! How did you make the sleeves?!

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    1. Windy City MamaOctober 15, 2012 at 11:30 PM

      I'll try to demo it when my nose destuffs and stops running. :) The "sleeves" are just the skirt separated by the vest....and that expianation probably doesn't help....

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  2. CarlaOctober 15, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    Talk about thinking outside the box!!!! Great idea, and looks even greater on...........

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  3. YUMMommyOctober 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    Oh wow, that's neat idea! I would never know that shirt is really a skirt. It's a wonder how versatile clothes are these days.

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  4. Ally @ Fever ThriftOctober 15, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    You are so stinking creative. It looks awesome- the folds and fit look very high fashion :)

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  5. Laila @OnlyLailaOctober 15, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Love it, you are so creative. And I like the folds in the arms!

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  6. Fashion Confessions of a MommyOctober 16, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    Great vest and really hugs your body and accentuates your figure.

    Visiting from Monday MIngle.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com/2012/10/who-is-wearing-kika_15.html

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  7. MimiOctober 16, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Looks great on you! I wish I was a size 27!

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    1. Windy City MamaOctober 19, 2012 at 9:50 PM

      Thanks Mimi!

      I wish I was a 27 too! I Love them so. That muffin though? Extreme.

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  8. melody-maeOctober 16, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    This is the coolest idea EVER!

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  9. ChandraOctober 17, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    This is vlog worthy! I love a girl who can think outside the box and create the unthinkable! Love it!

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  10. ShanaOctober 20, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Love this!!! hmmm I'm a 27!!!! haha crap...my husband will kill me if I buy one pair of jeans..heck he thinks I'm a jean hoarder..along with a dress hoarder and shoe hoarder...ahh well...Love this lady! Thanks for linking up!! so happy to visit ;O)

    Shana
    ColorBlind
    Thrifters Anonymous Monday Link Up

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    1. Windy City MamaOctober 23, 2012 at 10:43 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Shanna! I can't get anyone to take these off of my hands! I guess I'll have to save them for inspiration.

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  11. BonBon Rose Girls KristinOctober 22, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    How creative are you? Love it!

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Thanks for stopping by. Happy Thrifting!


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