From Frumpy to Fabulous Plaid

When I came upon this dress at the thrift store, I was instantly attracted to the lightweight cotton and the big plaid print. The dress itself, however, clearly needed a little help:



Yikes. I gave it a makeover by adding an elastic band at the waist, then chopping off most of the top and hiking the whole thing up to make it empire style and knee length. I finished the bodice with some bias binding and bias binding straps. Ta-da!



I've worn it twice now: once with strappy sandals at the end of summer, and once with a wide leather belt, tights, a cardigan, and boots this fall. Both times I got compliments from both friends and strangers - definitely the sign of a good refashion!