Plaid dress refashion

When I spotted this plaid dress in the thrift store it was floor length and a bit too boxy. It was new with the manufactures price tag of $89, and the thrift store had priced it at $25. Big mistake, as most people who shop at this store are not planning on spending that much, regardless of what the MSRP was.

So it sat and sat, until it reached the final reduction, and I took this Eddie Bauer wool dress home for a dollar!

I went about altering the dress, hemming it to above the knee length and working with the original seams of the dress to take it in and change the silhouette from a shift to a sheath. It didn't even take that much time, and has allowed me to continue to feed my few found plaid addiction on the cheap!


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The Rundown
Plaid Dress Eddie Bauer thrifted & altered similar
Chambray Shirt Tommy Hilfiger via TJMaxx similar
Navy Blazer Gap similar
Studded Booties Guess via TJMaxx similar $$, similar $
Red Willis Bag Vintage Coach via ebay
Pearl Cluster Necklace Thrifted similar
Bracelet J.Crew similar
Ring Taken for Granite similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Nail Color Essie Bordeaux
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46 comments

  1. The Beauty EthosJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Love this look, really like your dress and your boots....so cute xx

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  2. Nina PicciniJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    adorable. love the school girl vibe!

    xo, Nina
    afterthe40barfinish

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  3. Aracely @ Mama Fashion FilesJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Wow great job with the dress it fits you perfectly, love it!

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  4. Love and AceJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM

    Patience paid off - a dollar! Wow. I love the plaid dress paired with the blazer, so chic! xx Kat


    Love and Ace

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  5. Lisa - respect the shoesJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    A $1?! Sweet!

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  6. Lady of StyleJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    The dress is really nice and your styling is fabulous! Love how you paired it with a statement necklace, navy blazer and the burgundy bag.

    Annette | Lady of Style

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  7. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:03 AM

    This is so Blair Waldorf! I seriously need to learn some basic sewing skills - you did a great job on this dress.

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  8. TheTinyHeartJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:06 AM

    It came out SO cute! This outfit is fabulously preppy with the plaid/blazer!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  9. Frannie PantzJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Well done! Your patience and extra work really paid off. This is a cute dress and a cute outfit!

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  10. CeeJanuary 17, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    I was just thinking this morning about how my wardrobe is missing a plaid dress, and here you are wearing one to give me even more inspiration! It sounds like this one was meant to be yours - patience clearly pays off! - and although I never saw it in its original form, it is beautiful the way you've tailored it. The navy blazer was the perfect match, too - there is no better colour combination than red and navy, in my eyes.
    xox,
    Cee

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  11. Madam Too MuchJanuary 17, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    Your patience paid off and you look Great in this private school look. Good job on the alterations too. .

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  12. Closet FashionistaJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:00 PM

    Woohoo! What a great find! I do love $1 price tags ;) Such a cute look.
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  13. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    What a great dress! Can't believe thrift store prices sometimes. 25?! Yeah right. You got a steal!

    xo Ashley
    thetiniestfirecracker.com

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  14. rlutzJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:20 PM

    You did fabulous things with that dress...$1 amazing!!

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  15. Adri LatelyJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:26 PM

    I've been craving a plaid dress and you look so chic in yours!

    Have a nice weekend!
    xo Adri
    www.adrilately.blogspot.com

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  16. Just Another ShopaholicJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    This is beautiful! Love the school girl inspired look.

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  17. NnennaJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:06 PM

    Love that you scored this dress for a dollar (what?!) and that you refashioned it- it turned out so cute!

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  18. The Small Fabric Of My LifeJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    I love the way you have styled it with the chambray shirt.

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  19. Gracey the GiantJanuary 17, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Great refashion! My sewing machine is on the fritz, but I love bringing home thrifted items and refashioning them too.

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  20. AshleyJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:18 PM

    Oooh I love the dress! I always think it's crazy when thrift stores mark clothes for that price... you could find it on sale for that much! Anyway, I love that you got it for a buck and I love that you altered it yourself. It looks great under that blazer!

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  21. NikkiJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:30 PM

    That is so awesome that you got this dress for $1 and altered it. What a great idea!! You look adorable. Love the plaid with the blazer. Have a great weekend!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  22. María Pilar Bernal MayaJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    such a lovely dress and necklace!
    should we follow each other? let me know and I'll follow you back
    =)
    new post: http://tupersonalshopperviajero.blogspot.com.es/2014/01/we-love-flamenco-by-pol-nunez.html

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  23. FashionJazzJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    you look amazing hun! Loving the dress hope you well xxx

    www.fashionjazz.co.za

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    Best dollar ever spent! The dress is so cute, great job with the alterations, it fits you beautifully! Adore this classic preppy look!

    Cee. ♥
    Code Overdressed

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  25. KurisuJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:46 PM

    Ah I wish I was good enough with a sewing machine to turn what you said was boxy gown into something so cute. Also love your nail color. :)

    Sincerely, Christine from Invisible Blush

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  26. ~Jeimy~January 17, 2014 at 7:20 PM

    Love the entire look the dress is fab!

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  27. UnknownJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Always LOVE a great catch! Fabulous dress. And I ADORE the shoes too <3

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  28. A Very Sweet BlogJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    what an amazing price you paid Lydia! i LOVE it! the tartan is so cute and i love the blazer you're wearing with it. great statement necklace too. love this look.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  29. Jeans and a TeacupJanuary 17, 2014 at 10:28 PM

    What a great find! I can't believe you got it for a dollar! I need to get a sewing machine so I can alter stuff. I used to have my mom do it when I was living at home. But now I always pass by stuff the needs to be altered because I don't feel like taking it to a shop.
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  30. KPJanuary 18, 2014 at 1:21 AM

    I seriously love this plaid dress!
    You look so darling!

    xoxo, KP
    Eleventh & Sixteenth

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  31. kJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:20 AM

    that is so awesome!!

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  32. MicaJanuary 18, 2014 at 2:36 AM

    Such a beautiful dress - and a great bargain at only $1! :)


    Away From Blue

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  33. BERTHA NATASHAJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:12 AM

    Cute dress!

    Love,
    Bertha.

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  34. UnknownJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:58 AM

    Great dress, I love all the accessories!! beautiful styling!

    www.plogstyle.com

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  35. See What Katie WearsJanuary 19, 2014 at 12:13 PM

    Great look! Love the jewelry you picked to go with your plaid dress.

    www.seewhatkatiewears.com

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  36. Helen Le CaplainJanuary 19, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Ooh that dress is gorgeous, and what a fab bargain!

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  37. ice pandoraJanuary 19, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Omgosh you look so cute in that
    plaid dress! It's so schoolgirl-ish c: Xx

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  38. ice pandoraJanuary 19, 2014 at 3:15 PM

    Omgosh you look so cute in that
    plaid dress! It's so schoolgirl-ish c: Xx

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  39. UnknownJanuary 19, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    I love a good red plaid, and what an awesome tailoring project! I keep telling myself I am going to learn to sew... one day...

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  40. Ali HvalJanuary 19, 2014 at 7:16 PM

    Duuuuuuuude!

    How did you manage to be that patient?! I'm amazed it didn't get snatched up at a dollar before you got to it. You are seriously skilled. I want the Lyddie thrift skills. Sigh, I'm learning. One day. :)

    Such a grand dress, though. I love the colors and especially love that you paired it with that blazer!

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  41. geetabixJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    Wow, it looks so different. Nice work!

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  42. mispapelicosJanuary 20, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    Gorgeous.
    Happy Monday
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  43. Laura BJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    That dress looks amazing as a knee length sheath! The plaid is a perfect print. And for $1 it's totally worth putting in a little extra effort to make it perfect!

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  44. LorenaJanuary 20, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    Oh i love this - i always associate plaid with school.
    I have not bought anything plaid this season.... yet.
    But i am pretty darn sure that if i look in the closet I probably already have something plaid from other seasons.... i might just do that.

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  45. silvergirlJanuary 20, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    I love the school girl plaid with the blazer, but updated with chambray and a statement necklace
    Brett

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  46. So Work Week ChicJanuary 22, 2014 at 7:40 PM

    Your patience really paid off, you look great!

    www.soworkweekchic.blogspot.com

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