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Corduroy Collared Dress

I love it when this happens. Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Yeah, I'm talking about when that dress just won't fit. In this case, I couldn't get one of my arms into the sleeve nor button up the top portion of the dress.

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

This just wasn't going to work...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Time to make this something wearable!

I started by snipping a panel of corduroy material that was stitched to the back of the dress. (It looked like a big Band-aid that gathered material and was ultimately what was not letting me get my other arm in or button anything up!)

Next, I shortened the piece.I trimmed the fabric with pinking shears...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

...and then pinned under the raw edges to prepare a new hem.

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

I sewed...

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

...and I put tights on with my knee high boots and was ready to go!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

The panel is gone!!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Pop that collar!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

I mean how cool is the underside of the button area on this piece? So chic.

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

Typical goofball Marisa. When I saw this image from afar I just had to recreate her face! I mean, she's so excited!!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

This was my basketball viewing ensemble. A dress, but made out of corduroy, which made it ok in my book!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

We're an excited bunch :)

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

I think this is such a great winter dress! "Just add tights" should be the tagline!!

Vintage Corduroy Dress - New Dress A Day

From won't button, to fits like a charm!!

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 Dress: Vintage // Boots: Sierra Trading Post // Tights: Marshalls // Sunglasses: Nordstrom Rack