Wednesday Remake

I've been doing some spring cleaning and came across another piece that I shot for the book but didn't end up using!  I think my face froze in that position for the whole day.  (We shot like 90 before looks too!) New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

Hello velvety swirls of fabric!!  You are not welcome in my world.  Sorry 'bout that, buddy!

Out came the seam ripper...

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

...and off went the velvety ribbon!

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

I was ecstatic to have a clean shirt, with just the shimmery grey beads remaining.

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

The sleeves were a bit off, so I trimmed them near the shoulder seam leaving about an inch of material.

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

I pinned this excess material right at the shoulder seam (you can see it super well above) and stitched new arm seams in place.

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

Just a few tweaks to bring this shirt from before the millennium into 2013!!

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

I feel like such a little professional in this ensemble!  The top is fitted at the waist, making it an awesome piece to wear with a higher waisted skirt or pant because it lays flat.

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

I just added some BCBG slingbacks, my yellow weaved clutch, and a vintage white pearlized necklace that brought out the colors in the skirt o'daisies.  (That skirt was thrifted!  It came with a matching short sleeved jacket and I got them both for $6!)

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

I smell a fun, new shirt to pair with jeans too.  The subtle beadwork on the top of the piece gives it just enough flair to enhance the basic shape.

New Dress A Day - DIY - 80s Sweatshirt - Upcycle

I'll style it totally different next time it's worn and feature it in a rewind post soon!  Woo for a brand new staple to be (kids) incorporated into my wardrobe!!