I found this Marimekko dress at my favourite used clothing store, Elsie's, last Friday. Unfortunately, I was in a hurry so I didn't take the time to try it on. If I had, I would have realized that it's quite big.
Dress: Marimekko
Necklace: Meow
Belt: H&M
Shoes: Marc from Kick Ass Shoes
(Isn't Kick Ass Shoes the best name for a store?)
This dress has been re-hemmed so I'm guessing it used to be a lot longer. I think this length is fine but the width is a bit too big on me. You can really tell by looking at the extra fabric under the arm.
I could probably have it altered but I'm not sure I like it enough to bother.
I do love the really big pockets on the front though. Maybe I can try to do a slap-dash alteration.
I added this Edgar Allan Poe brooch because Edgar's greenish hue matches the dress quite well.
The dress does have a really cool print. I thrifted a pair of printed trousers Saturday that I just did a quick-and-dirty alteration on.
ReplyDeleteI love the addition of green heels and the disgruntled-Poe brooch! Those are some pretty Kick Ass heels.
The fabric is beautiful. Hopefully you can make something you love from it. Maybe even two things you love! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks miles too big - but maybe you can make something else out of it!
ReplyDeleteI love the brooch and the Meow necklace (it's a like a little tribute to your Boo-girl).
And maybe this is rude, but that person who commented "cute!" on Jetta's post should be slapped. I hate it when people don't even read what's right in front of them. I'll slap her for you. >:(
I think it looks fine with a belt! And Kick Ass Shoes is a great name for a store :D
ReplyDeleteDifficult to tell from the photo, but the dress looks quite simple. I think you would be able to do a quick and easy fix yourself, just to take in the sides and sleeves. The print is very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI liked the Edgar Poe's expression :)
It is a neat print! If you're able to alter it to not feel so baggy I think that would be great! And I love the "Kick Ass Shoes" store name, that is awesome!
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