The Mexican Dress
There are certain things in my closet that I am just not willing to part with, even though they don't fit me the same as before kids.
This dress is one of them. Yes I said dress.
So this Tibi Mexican dress is actually strapless, which made it fairly easy to fold over some of the excess fabric and wear as a skirt.
The strapless portion is on the small side and I recall sizing up to get full coverage back when I bought it and now that I am left with a size larger cup size after my son was weaned it no longer has a flattering fit in the chest area.
But I love the embroidery! So instead of sitting in my closet for a few more years or consigning it I have to think outside the box.
Outfit details: Dress worn as a skirt Tibi (old), tank Old Navy, Sandals JCREW (old), necklace Ily Couture.
I am thinking I should get this permanently altered into a skirt. What do you think? Do you like this Mexican style embroidered dress?
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I love how you made it work for you now!! What fun colors and pattern
Thank you!
I would totally get it altered! It's such good quality and timeless. Love.
Susan
@avagracescloset
Thanks Susan. I need to track down a great seamstress. I think I would get so much more wear out of it this way.
I love how you turned something old into something new again!
yes I couldn't bear to give it up so this is totally working for me right now 🙂
What a gorgeous dress! I love it!
Thank you!
Again tricking me with your dresses into skirts skills! Love it!
lol, it was a last ditch attempt at making the dress work for the way my body is right now 🙂
I often switch dresses into skirts as well 🙂 . I think you should definitely get it altered to wear as a skirt going forward. It's such a one of a kind type piece. Don't let a good thing go to waste girl.
Hollaaa
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