I picked up this beauty in a thrift store while looking for hideous clothing to upcycle into some vintage style shorts. While I do generally believe that vintage should be preserved for future generations, I drew the line at this horrific corduroy, button-up muumuu. NO ONE should ever wear this again. Its empire-waisted, giant armhole, maxi length style should not be saved for future generations. In fact, we should hide the fact that it existed from future generations.
SO…. I turned it into this vintage style set!
I used a 1960s shorts pattern to make the bottoms, and I just altered the existing bodice of the muumuu into the top of the set. I brought it up at the shoulders to make up for the ginormous arm holes hemmed the bottom.
I also made a matching headscarf from the scraps, but…. apparently I forgot about that when I was packing for my trip. Instead, I wore this fabulous 1930s Egyptian-themed scarf I just bought! I ADORE it, and I'll have to make sure to take some pictures of it all unfolded for you guys soon. I'm very excited about it.
I also forgot to snap the bottom snap in this photo… Oh well. My photo shoots aren't perfect!
What a transformation!!! Everything about this outfit and the setting instantly brings to mind The Note book :) You are perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a compliment! Thank you so much, Harlow! :)
DeleteOh wow! Such a cute outfit Emiliegh! I love the color and floral print of the corduroy, and I think you restyled it perfectly. The simplicity of the shorts and top really gives the fabric a chance to shine. Of course, a matching turban is awesome, but I really like the light creamy yellow scarf with this outfit as well. ❤
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bonita of Lavender & Twill
Thank you Bonita! Yeah, not remembering to wear the scarf was an oversight, but the yellow works well, too I think! Thanks!
DeleteIt looks amazing! I wish I had your skill.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Helen! This skill came through much trial and error. But that's why I like refashioning ugly vintage. If I kill it... no one cares!
DeleteYou look so cute! :D Love it. I think you need to come down to Florida more often.
ReplyDeleteI AGREE. Get your guest room ready. ;)
DeleteGreat transformation! I would not have thought something so hideous (oh the 90s...) could be made into somethings so cute! I'm really excited you got that scarf too! It's so perfect for you. :)
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It truly was hideous. And that was only labeled a size M! How horrific is that?! But where there is voluminous corduroy, there is a lot of fabric to work with!
DeleteOh my goodness, I died a bit when I so this! So ridiculously cute!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks Gillian! I'm glad you like it!
DeleteI can see the evidence and yet I still can't believe you transformed that dress into that cute set!!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm VERY pleased that it doesn't at all resemble the hideous jumper it started life as!
DeleteWow! What a fabulous transformation. You're inspiring me to do something similar. I have lots of suitable candidates from thrift stores.
ReplyDeleteDo it! Prevent the world from ever wearing such awful clothing again!
DeleteHoly cow, this is amazing! I knew as soon as I saw that before picture I had to take a peek at this post, and boy but did you do a fantabulous job the remake! And I agree, we should definitely hide all traces of the 90s muumuus o.O
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-Charlotte
boyerfamilysingersblog.com
Hahaha, thanks, Charlotte!
DeleteI LOVE this so much!! I always get inspired when I see someone upcycle or completely redo a hideous piece into something fabulous which you most certainly did!!
ReplyDelete-Madison
www.1minniemuse.blogspot.com
Thank you, Madison! :)
DeleteGorgeous! I'm always careful to make sure I don't cut anything up that might be useful or considered nice later on......but 90s muumuus are HIDEOUS and need to be removed from existence.
ReplyDeleteHahahaha, I obviously COMPLETELY agree!
DeleteWow, Emileigh!!! This is fantastic. What a way to work the fabric and make something fabulous! I'm in love with this look on you! Perfection!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Kacy! I always look for giantly baggy things, because that means more fabric!
DeleteThis set turned out so cute Emileigh! And that color looks fantastic on you!
ReplyDeleteBrigid
the Middle Sister and Singer
Really cute refashion!
ReplyDeleteIt's perfection! As a homeschooler, I have seen many a corduroy jumper, it's so nice to see the potential of a seemingly hopeless piece!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHA! "As a homeschooler..." That is fantastic. :)
DeleteWow, Wow, Wow! What a transformation!
ReplyDeletereally cute! well done!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! What a transformation! It's truly in the spirit of make do and mend.
ReplyDeleteI'm even more upset that my sewing machine is broken beyond repair now.
Rowena x
This might be the best thrift store transformation that I've ever seen! That playsuit looks so cute, I can't believe that it came from something so, well, ugly!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE refashions (although most of my own attempts have been not so hot) and this is one of the best I've seen.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the time will come when even the ugly clothes from the 90s will be desirable items? I sure hope not :)
I LOVE refashions (although most of my own attempts have been not so hot) and this is one of the best I've seen.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the time will come when even the ugly clothes from the 90s will be desirable items? I sure hope not :)
Fantastic revamping job! This set is cute as a button and looks sensational on you!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
This is the most amazing transformation, you have made such a cute set from something pretty hideous. I am so impressed that you looked at that monster and had the imagination to make what you did.
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