Animal Print Dress Refashion

Happy New Year!  Kung Hee Fat Choy! We're in the midst of celebrating the Chinese New Year here in Hawai`i, and although I don't have a horse inspired refashion, I have some before and after photos of an animal print redo for you.

I found this skirt for free at a clothing swap.  After all of the "cute" clothes were taken, I saw it sadly hanging out on the rack.  As I was holding it admiringly, the owner walked by and claimed that she would have never bought it had it not been for a salsa class she was taking.

I made the decision to give this discarded skirt a home in my closet.  I loved how full and flowy it felt and ended up wearing it several times.

 

The skirt would have perfectly happy as is, but I had other plans.  I saw that it had dress potential, and began to make the preparations for a transformation.  I first dyed it purple.  Next, I cut the bottom off and constructed a sleeveless top.  Finally, I added a zipper down the back. 

*Unfortunately, I don't have any quality process photos.  Bummer!

It turned out great!  I now have a flirty day dress.