June 25, 2013

Outfit: Safari Chic

When I dressed for a night with the hubby I did not plan to look like I was ready for a safari. However, that is what I ended up look like...in a great way! ;)
Here is what I wore:
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Trench Vest: Forever 21, Dress: Banana Republic, Shoes: c/o Just Fab, Bag: Nordstrom, Watch: Fossil, Chain Bracelet: House of Gemmes, Cuff: Lili Clispe (Swap w/ Kaitlyn), Ring: Love Twist, Sunnies: Prada, Lip color: Rose Blossom by Bobbi Brown
Last time I wore this dress I had to wear 6 inch heels with it. I made two decisions.
1) I plan to keep this dress as it's great quality and I really love the print. This lead me to decision #2.
2) I had 6 inches taken off the bottom so I can now wear it with flats and small wedges.
This opens up a whole world to this dress now. It went from a dress that would only be worn once a year to weddings or some sort of dressy event to a great everyday maxi that can be dressed up or down.
What do you think?
Do you ever alter dresses so you can get more use out of them?

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Super chic look !


XX Luba

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Balancing Lisa said...

thanks luba! xo

TALI said...

Great look love it

Dressed With Soul said...

Yes, why not!? But the dress looks indeed so good on you <3

xx from Bavaria, Rena

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Unknown said...

Love your dress and you look fabulous!

Arin | Heart of Chic said...

love the dress! definitely reminds me of a safari! my dream to go on one! Heart of Chic

oomph. said...

being only 5'-2", YES, i chop my dresses all the time...it's amazing what taking a few inches off the bottom does! so worth it for the comfort. i used to hesitate cutting my good dresses, but i figured i'd rather chance it and get to wear them, then let them sit in the closet.

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Coco Colo said...

Love the dress!! :)

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