Cropped it

Every so often I will get it in my head that I need to reinvent a piece in my closet, and while I loved this white eyelet top, I felt the length didn't quite work for me. In light of the current crop top trend, I decided to chop off a few inches and transform it into a crop top, while preserving the bottom scalloped lace.

I'm pleased with my results, and could not resist doubling up on eyelet lace by pairing it with these navy shorts!


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The Rundown
White Eyelet Lace Crop Top Gap similar
Navy Eyelet Shorts J.Crew similar
Sandals Ferragamo thrifted similar
Straw Clutch Rodo Italy via Goodwill similar
Earrings Gorjana via Rocksbox (one month free with lydiaxoxo)
Lariat Necklace Made by Me similar
Gold Circle Bracelet TJMaxx
Gold Ring Thrifted similar
Thin Gold Ring Etsy via Sweet Olive Jewelry
Sunglasses "Meteor" Ray-Ban c/o TJMaxx
Nail Color "Haute as Hello" Essie




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33 comments

  1. jessJuly 28, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Double eyelet is so fun. I like this length of top on you. Glad you kept the scalloped hem.

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  2. awhiteJuly 28, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    This is so cool- way to go, lady. I love the new crop- and the whole look is really summer + nautical chiiiiiiic!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  3. Tara | The MixJuly 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Love all the texture going on here...you look fabulous!

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  4. CeeJuly 28, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    I love your dedication to your wardrobe. If a top doesn't fit the way that I want it to, it's finds its way to the charity bag and is gone before I know it - I walk by the donation bin on our neighbourhood almost every day, so there's no excuse. It would never cross my mind to reinvent something to make it work for me, the way you did with top - but I love that you did it and I absolutely love the results. (I only wish rewardstyle worked for Forever21 Canada - but it's probably better that I don't rush out to buy something similar, even if it is a bargain price.) Not to mention that eyelet on eyelet really couldn't be any prettier.
    xox,
    Cee

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  5. Laura BJuly 28, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Love the restyling of it! It is definitely more flattering on you as a crop top! What talent you have to see that in a top and then be able to alter it!

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  6. Frannie PantzJuly 28, 2015 at 12:05 PM

    I HEART eyelet. Love this double whammy here! You did a great job with the top. This is such a fun summer look!

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  7. Whitney 'Nic' JamesJuly 28, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Pretty outfit and so feminine. Love it!

    ~Whitney
    www.whitneynicjames.com

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  8. Courtney ErinJuly 28, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    It came out really great! And I just love all the eyelets here - so cute.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  9. DeniseJuly 28, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    I love that you kept this top and decided to revamp it! A lot of times if my old clothes are ill-fitting I just donate or sell them! I love that you were able to take away some length and it looks beautiful. I love that you did an eyelet design in the top and bottom and put them together, they work so well!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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  10. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    I really love the color combination blue and white during the summer. The lace crop looks really feminine. :)

    www.chicuturnonglitz.blogspot.com

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  11. Madam Too MuchJuly 28, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    Perfect restyle and you look comfy and chic. Enjoy!

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  12. SafinaazJuly 28, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    This look is so cute! I love the perforated top and shorts, so perfect for summer! Gorgeous nautical inspired look.
    Sophie
    http://smittensophie.com/

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  13. EJuly 28, 2015 at 3:50 PM

    This is adorable! I love the combination of eyelet pieces in different colors. Very pretty.

    District of Chic

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  14. Annie LJuly 28, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Loving how you paired these eyelits! The necklace is great as well,
    xo Annie
    New England Romance

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  15. Jeans and a TeacupJuly 28, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    It totally works as a crop top - Super cute! I love this double eyelet look too!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  16. Lustrous.ieJuly 28, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    Love your top-you look so chic:)

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  17. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    I love eyelet anything and these two pieces are adorable! Great casual nautic.
    www.ladydianaspearls.com

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  18. Head to Toe ChicJuly 28, 2015 at 5:39 PM

    What a gorgeous top!! Loving it with those shorts.

    xo,
    Angela

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  19. Midnight CowgirlJuly 28, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    You did a great job with the top, and it looks so nice with the shorts!

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  20. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    The cutest bag ever. love the details too

    Sabrina | GYPSY TAN

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  21. Beautygirl24July 28, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    That top is so pretty. It's all in the details right?! The hem is what really makes it special :)

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  22. Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)July 28, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    what an adorable summer outfit, love this pretty top.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  23. Shea LennonJuly 28, 2015 at 9:46 PM

    Wow, you did transform it, and I'm so impressed that you kept the scalloped hem too! You're quite the seamstress! Love the eyelet + eyelet pairing :)

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  24. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    This is a fantastic DIY! And this outfit is too cute. Perfect for a hot summer day!

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  25. SabrinaJuly 29, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    I love the eyelet textures! I especially love the hem of the top.

    Sincerely,
    Sabrina

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  26. AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    such a lovely Outfit. so in love with your fab bag

    http://carrieslifestyle.com
    Posts online about Barcelona, Miami, Hawaii...

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  27. UnknownJuly 29, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    Love the transformation of this top!! Did you do that yourself? You've got great sewing skills!

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  28. UnknownJuly 29, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Such a great look! You look so put together, and both the top and the bottom have great details!
    -Hannah
    www.sweeterthanserenity.com

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  29. Lyosha VarezhkinaJuly 29, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    what a cute top!

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  30. Elegance and MommyhoodJuly 29, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    In love with your eyelet pieces and woven straw clutch. All three are perfect for an easy-breezy Summer day!

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  31. Meghan @ Hayes DaysJuly 29, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    My vote is for the redo! I love it cropped. It's not so cropped that is super trendy and you won't be able to keep it, but it's just enough that it looks completely classy and timeless. I see many beach weekends in this top's future.

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  32. Ali HvalJuly 29, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Well, that was simply a perfect transformation. I always like seeing how people see potential in items--like making skirts shorter, sleeved tops into sleeveless ones, etc. Your necklace and bracelet combo is lovely as well!

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  33. LorenaJuly 30, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    You did an amazing job ! It looks really good because its cropped BUT not really really short.
    And I really liked how you mixed these two together.

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