Make it Work
April 24, 2012
While I was pregnant, I found this lovely blue pleated skirt. I knew at the time that post-baby, the thing wouldn’t fit…the waist was just way too big. I told myself that I’d get some elastic and refashion it. Yeah. Right. I’ve hardly had time to hem skirts, let alone redo any waistband. Enter, the belt. A friend to all whose pants (or skirts) are loose and baggy, or a friend to the fashionable…and in this case, it’s a time saver. Or just a shortcut for being lazy. Eh…POtato…poTAto.
top – Loft // skirt, belt – thrifted // shoes – Sears // hat, bangles(thrifted/MIL) – DIY (spruced up with a little paint)
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I love this look. And I might even have the pieces to copy it (yeah!!!).
Such a gorgeous skirt, I love the pleats…you look amazing.
xo erica
Love the belt for cinching in and making all things old, new again!!
you are so cute!! I love the color of this skirt and you styled it perfectly!!
The hat is fabulous and the skirt is such a beautiful shade of blue – a great piece to try and make work!
you are definitely makin’ it work! love this outfit.
i don’t know if my last comment worked, but i love this outfit!
april, you look stunning.
LOVE the skirt and the hat it such a fun added bonus! too cute
I LOVE that skirt! I can’t believe you found it at a thrift store! Funny – I bought a blue pleated skirt while I was pregnant, too, but it was too small and I had to wait my whole pregnancy to wear it after my baby was born. It was the first skirt I wore (4 days after he was born)!
Love the colour of that skirt!
Did the same thing earlier in the week with a thrifted pink pleated skirt, haven’t had the chance to take the waist in and really couldn’t wait any longer to wear it. I’d like to think it’s a Macgyver move. MacLazy? Indeed, not.
I want to learn how to sew so I can make alterations, but in the meantime, I think I’ll use your idea.
By the way, if your clutch is from Old Navy, then I have it in another color. I had completely forgotten about it, but I love the way it looks with your outfit, so I might have to start using it again!
Jess
fancypants514.blogspot.com
Ha! It IS from Old Navy…gosh it’s so old too! I kept it because it always reminds me of spring!
love the colors!! love this bright outfit
I just did the same w/ a hat! Yellow paint though!
So pretty! We love everything about this look – that skirt is amazing on you!!!
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davie+erica
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Great look! Love your skirt and hat!
xx
Giovanna
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