Hairpin: Made from a vintage clip-on earring
Blue Bead Necklace and Small Silver Cuff: Friend brought back from Israel
Orange Czech Glass Necklace: DIY
Spike Necklace: Burke's Outlet
Big Silver Cuff and Vintage Brooch: Antique Shop
Belt: Garage Sale
Watch: TJMaxx
Navy Dress: Old
Maxi Vest: Refashioned
Heels: Gift from Mom
I spied this 70's leisure coat peeking out from a Halloween costume rack at the thrift shop. The sparkly Silver sleeve was enough to draw me in, but when I pulled it out and saw the amazing Orange print on the bottom...I.was.smitten!
I would have worn it as it was, but the sleeves were too tight on my shoulders. I have to be able to move in my clothes. :o) No problem though, I knew I would remove them and turn this beauty into a fantastic Maxi Vest. I don't know if that term already exists, but that's what I decided it is.
It took no time at all to remove the sleeves and finish the arm hole with bias tape. Oops, I forgot to photograph the inside! I made the bias tape from a scrap of zebra print fabric. Such a fun little surprise just for me to enjoy. :o)
When I got home from church, I changed into a Black long sleeve tee, light wash jeans (rolled up), and Orange flats. This is one versatile little (big?) Maxi Vest!
JJ
PS: Here's a glimpse of the man behind the camera. :o) You've seen him on here before (in focus), but I thought this shot looked neat!
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Oooh glorious maxi vest. I like how versatile that is. I can see why you had to have it. I hate not being able to move freely in a frock too. Xx
ReplyDeleteYes, straight jackets aren't very practical for everyday wear. :o)
DeleteWhat a funny dress! You look beautiful and happy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana Maria
DeleteWell done. That orange print really is striking. And the cut off sleeves! You could make fingerless gloves or armlets out of them, or leg warmers or knee sox. woo-hoo.
ReplyDeleteI thought of gloves too! :o)
DeleteLooking at the first pic I thought it was a maxi dress JJ. You are so clever and the vest is awesome girl.
ReplyDeleteLove your shoes and the necklaces are amazing.
xox
Lenya
FashionDreams&Lifestyle
Haha, Lenya, I just kept adding necklaces that morning. :o)
DeleteI like the maxi vest! I'm always drawn to the sparkly when I go thrifting too!!
ReplyDeleteLike a moth to a flame. :o)
DeleteMaxi vest - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hollie!
DeleteCute outfit :) great blog, I have followed you with Bloglovin and GFC, if you ever get a chance to check out my blog I would be delighted, thanks!
ReplyDeleteCamille xo
www.cococami.blogspot.co.uk
Welcome Coco! I'll come over and visit your blog right now!
DeleteI not only love your vest, I WANT it.
ReplyDeleteTons of love, my dearest friend
Thank you so much for being part of the Share-in-Style family
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If ever I run across another one it's yours! :o)
DeleteLove this! I recently cut the sleeves from a black cardigan just so I'd have a long flowy vest. These are great photos too!
ReplyDeleteOooh, have you posted it? I'll go check... :o)
DeleteVery good vest and fantastic idea of sleeves Best:)
ReplyDeleteThank you :o)
DeleteMaxi vest is perfect! You know I love making up words. :) That is one absolutely amazing find and I love it! Love the hair color too.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com
I DID think of you making up words when I thought of it. :o)
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