I bought this sun dress at a thrift store for 390 yen (about $4.50) last year. This store is one of my go-to thrift shops in Machida, named 390 mart. Everything is 390 yen. I like 390 mart for its price of course, but also because they actually have a decent vintage selection, rather than someone’s old uniqulo sweater from 2010. I bought the sundress even though the size wasn’t right (it was large) because I thought the print was pretty and I didn’t have any red color dresses. Last year I altered it by taking in the sides so it would fit me better, but still, I only wore the dress twice…Lesson learned: Don’t buy clothes that don’t fit you unless you really have an intention to take time to improve the fit!
This year, the dress was still in my closet, and I almost took this to a recycle shop or thought about giving it to a friend. But after refashioning the old skirt a week earlier (here and here), I decided to keep it to completely refashion the dress. I turned it into something like an extension of t-shirt. It’s so comfy duringthese hot summer days. I didn’t use any pattern, I kind of went at it with scissors in hand, as I tend to do when I make myself clothes (I’m lazy and there is no pressure!). One mistake I made was to cut the neckline too wide, so when I first wore it it didn’t cover my boobs. I tucked in the neckline a bit so there are a weird tucked/gathered spot on neckline close to the shoulders, but what can I do.. I wasn’t sure how else to fix it without de-stitching it all!
Worn with Kate Spade wedges and Oia Jules bracelet
The dress has raglan sleeves, elastic at waist, and bias finish at neckline.
Zanda says
Stunning dress! Great refashion!
Ginger says
What a gorgeous dress! Love it!
Anna says
so beautiful!
Chie says
Thank you Anna.