Aww yeah, it's the return of the diy romper. The thrift store gods were with me when I spotted the jumpsuit last year. It was everything I like in a great thrift store find -- timeless, offbeat, and animal print! I loved it even though it had sun fading on the legs. I cut the pant legs off and voila, a new romper.
Thrift Tips
Shoulder pads are easy to remove. Don't let them deter your purchase.
Think about ease of wear. How much time do you want to take going to the bathroom and such?
Do some bending and sitting when trying on the romper for a proper butt cheek check. I only say this because my diy romper is a tad too short.
Look for one that resembles a dress you would wear. If you would wear it as a dress, you'll like it as a romper too.
If I weren't wearing one myself, I'd say onsies rompers are for babies. Since I am wearing one, make sure there are no cute animals or teeny little pastel colored flowers on it.
Style Tips
Add some definition to the waist with a fierce statement belt.
Should you own a pair of crocs, don't wear them with romper. Pair with a thong sandal (not flip-flop) or a heel (for the grown & sexy among you).
Think of a romper as a mini dress. If you don't do mini dresses, this is probably not the trend for you.
Consider short or tight. Not both.
Visit my Rompers Pinterest board for more options and style ideas.
THRIFT MIA wood heel sandal DIY Studio I romper GIFT African beaded necklace
*** in other news ***
I've went thrifting and picked up a couple more pairs of vintage sunglasses. Keep or giveaway?
20 comments
This looks fabulous on you! Your legs look a million miles long! I don't think a romper would look good on me BUT I love this one on you and I love that it was thrifted AND diy'd!
-Ash
www.thestylizedwannabe.com
You are working this leopard print romper! That last photo is amazing, absolutely gorgeous!
You look amazing!! Love the animal print romper.
Have a great week!
-Jenny
http://www.babblingsofamommy.com/2013/07/fffweek-2013-bloomingdales-runway-show.html
I love rompers, but ones with a good fit and grown style can be hard to find. I really like the idea of cutting the pant legs off. How did you get the shorts to look so even?
I used a ruler and chalk to mark where to cut.
Loves it! you look great.
You did a great job with this. Heh no little animals or tiny pastel flowers. I will keep that in mind ; )
Ali
Dressing Ken
Perfect - I love the way you think!
Very lovely. I can't wait to get more wear out of my rompers this summer.
http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com
LOVE IT and love the necklace and love your hair...i think I just love you!
You are totally rocking this romper. I love it!! Great thrifting points for us folks that have never indulged!
-Karen
www.yourstylistkaren.com
that jumper is everything...so chic! but your dreads look so good...im thinking about dreading my hair so i was definitely focused on that today!
That romper is all kinds of fierce!
miss v has one hot mama! you rocked that romper like nobody's business! ps//love the new look of your blog;)
You look great, as always. I love LOVE love that you made a pinterest board for rompers! You are so awesome!!!!!
I'm back on the blogging wagon again. Ha ha! Check out my outfit on Olivia Cleans Green. Have an awesome week!
Cute! love the images!
SO HAWT!!! You are so very clever for cutting the legs off and making it a romper!!
Love. love. love this! I wish I'd found your blog a few weeks ago! I was visiting Chicago and Schaumburg and would have loved to check out some thrift stores there! Next time, next time!
Great look on You! What a clever idea.
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