This is my second post about transforming cocktail dresses into new pieces (you can see the first post here). I bought this green, embellished dress for New Year’s this year because I loved the color, but after dry cleaning the dress it hung back up in my row of cocktail dresses. And this is the way it has always gone after buying a new dress for a specific event. That is why I decided to challenge myself to change some of my most recent dress purchases into something new! I transformed my lace dress into a lace turtleneck to wear to work and for this post, I transformed my New Year’s dress into more of a green skirt, although with this gray shirt, the embellishment of the top shows as well, so I pretty much just layered over my dress. This is another going out look, but far from a cocktail dress. I added my big black belt and zipper heels for some fun! I think I know what I’m wearing out for St. Patrick’s Day now!
Green Dress – Lulu’s (Old)
Gray Sweater – Express (Old)
Black Belt – Primark (Old)
Gray Tights – Younkers (Old)
Zipper Heels – Jessica Simpson (Old)
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14 Comments
antonella c'est moi
March 10, 2012 at 4:39 PMLove this skirt…like it…like it..like it
Fashion By Alicia
March 10, 2012 at 8:14 PMLove how you restyled this look! The embelishment showing is a great detail. Love it!
Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins
March 11, 2012 at 1:44 AMFabulous remix, Rachel! I love that you are doing these posts, they are inspiring me to remix more. Dresses as skirts are such a great way to get more wear out of clothes. And I love that you can reuse the green for St. Pat’s 🙂
aida
March 11, 2012 at 5:42 PMMy dear,
I found your blog by chance, while peeking others and I decided to check it out! I’m glad I did it, because I am really delighted with yours. It’s beautiful, well structured, interesting… and it has completely got me hooked. I think we’re going to get along just fine! 😉 I’m your new follower and I’d be very pleased if you like my blog enough to follow it as well!
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Thu
March 12, 2012 at 3:52 AMThis is such an amazing look! I love the transformation you’ve done, so beautiful!
Megan, The Frugalista Diaries
March 12, 2012 at 4:24 AMi love that skirt, gorgeous.
Multi-Color Dress | Rachel's Look Book
March 12, 2012 at 4:27 AM[…] of those pieces! I found this dress on Lulu’s when I bought my green, New Year’s Eve dress and I had to get it for all the color in it! It is super comfy and easy to throw on for any sort of […]
Monica
March 13, 2012 at 2:42 PMLove your restyled outfit!! Green and Sequins, love! I need to do this with some of my dresses too. Thanks for the inspiration.
Kelley
March 13, 2012 at 5:22 PMWow! Way to many a “fancy ONLY” dress way more versatile. It looks great!
Katy
March 13, 2012 at 6:05 PMWow! At first glance I never would have guessed that this is a cocktail dress. What a creative way to make it into a day-wear item. – Katy
Sam
March 13, 2012 at 9:52 PMI thought the skirt looked like something I’d seen before, and it was a dress I used to have! Great idea turning it into a skirt, I love how you’ve used the sweater over top! Love this outfit!
Natasha
March 14, 2012 at 2:30 AMFantastic!
I love the beadwork of the dress peeking out from your top..so cute 🙂
Natasha ~ TashaDelrae.com
Mehak
March 14, 2012 at 8:56 PMLove the whole ensemble!! What a great way to re use the dresses!!! 🙂
Cathy@Vanity of Vanities
March 26, 2012 at 8:44 AMLove that green dress and gray sweater combo. The belt and shoes are fab too. 🙂 You look absolutely chic and pretty.
Cheers,
Cathy@The Easiest Jobs Ever