My ankara maxi skirt is really a dress. It's an a-line dress I made when I actually sewed the fabric instead of hoarding it. It's a Vogue Michael Kors pattern that I've sewn several times but I could never figure out how to adjust the stinking bust to accommodate more than a B cup. It was always unflattering on top and caused extremely flat uni-boob.
I normally keep my sewing projects even if I don't wear them. I wear this dress maybe once a year.
I was prepared to swap it at the party but no one wanted it. Perhaps, they could tell there was a uni-boob situation?
I put it back in the closet to age. I woke up yesterday morning with an epiphany...
Why don't you wear it as a skirt?
Some people wake up ready to change the world and I woke up thinking about a dress. Real deep. I know.
Some people wake up ready to change the world and I woke up thinking about a dress. Real deep. I know.
I took the neck tie off and tucked in the halter and voila! I have a new maxi skirt and it has a really high waist. It's playground tested and approved. No need to shave my legs either. This is a dress / skirt that keeps on giving!
Check it out as a dress in a 2009 very bad selfie on my facebook page. Say hello to my dirty mirror..unmade bed..ironing board...and other miscellaneous crap partially cropped from the pic too. I was a messy bessy before the babes. I should probably stop blaming her for the clutter, huh? Sidenote: My toes are ashy. I blame cheap lotion.
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Loving that maxi!
I would love for you to come and link ip to That's Fresh Friday and share!
Ha! I love the way you think! You did change the world, another take on recycling! Well done. What a beautiful fabric and such a lovely skirt. Have fun wearing it this spring/summer.
i love this as a skirt + that fabric! now i just need to learn how to sew. enjoy your weekend!
I love how you re-purposed this maxi into a skirt! I've got a maxi that I plan to do the same with! Looks great! Love the print!
xo, Kenya
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Kenya L Fashion Blog
Fabulous skirt!
I absolutely love it as a skirt!
I've worn many a skirt as a dress but never a dress as a skirt. Hooray for new fashion territory. Thanks! I love this look!
you look so fabulous!! Love love that skirt! :)
~Chioma
C's Evolution of Style
Love it!
Just found your blog through... god knows who or what? But I'm here- and you are very creative and funny!!
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