Jann in TX Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) My dd found this dress on clearance back in August-- pretty-- but the lace 'blobs' were tattered and just did not look right. We found some silk hydrangeas, pearl beads, gold ribbon and some tiny gold butterflies-- and she LOVED the result! I used the scraps to make a headpiece and her date's boutonniere too... Prom was this past Saturday-- my oldest dd is a professional photographer and took the prom picts! Not a bad dress for just under $100! First picture is trying it on at store... notice lace 'blobs'... Edited April 9, 2019 by Jann in TX added close up of headpiece 46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 The wrist corsage is lovely too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kidlit Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Beautiful! Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 love it. I thought the last picture was from a magazine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Totally looks haute couture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Is the first picture the “before”? Edited April 8, 2019 by Lawyer&Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 29 minutes ago, Lawyer&Mom said: Is the first picture the “before”? Yes, it is trying it on in the store in the first picture-- she was shopping with her boyfriend and his parents... I wish I had a better before picture-- the lace blobs were so random and tattered.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 It’s gorgeous. I especially like the little gold ribbons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lawyer&Mom said: It’s gorgeous. I especially like the little gold ribbons. Thanks-- I thought it needed a bit more texture-- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 That's fabulous! Very well-done, like a fairy queen! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Stunning makeover on the dress, I love it! I hope your DD had a great time. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Jann in TX said: My dd found this dress on clearance back in August-- pretty-- but the lace 'blobs' were tattered and just did not look right. We found some silk hydrangeas, pearl beads, gold ribbon and some tiny gold butterflies-- and she LOVED the result! I used the scraps to make a headpiece too... Prom was this past Saturday-- my oldest dd is a professional photographer and took the prom picts! Not a bad dress for just under $100! Beautiful girl and beautiful dress! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyR Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Awesome job! That is really stunning! And your dd is beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Lady Marmalade said: Stunning makeover on the dress, I love it! I hope your DD had a great time. 🙂 She had a wonderful time-- her date has been her best friend since they were in 2nd grade-- (dating the past 1.5 years). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 She is beautiful. I've been married to my prom date for over 20 years. 😉 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I love it! And your darling's fresh-faced makeup is a breath of fresh air. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Wow! The dress is stunning, and the dd is too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 What a lovely job! You have a great eye for detail, Jann. Your daughter looks beautiful! The dress and her makeup suit her coloring so very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Beautiful dress and daughter🌺 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 That is gorgeous! Your dd is so lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I wonder if the dress hadn't originally looked a lot like the make-over version? I can see how being jammed between other dresses would ruin the flowers and tear them off. Although part of the brilliance of the makeover is the decorations just on one side. I see some droopy flowers on what is the clean side on the final dress. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted April 10, 2019 Author Share Posted April 10, 2019 5 hours ago, shawthorne44 said: I wonder if the dress hadn't originally looked a lot like the make-over version? I can see how being jammed between other dresses would ruin the flowers and tear them off. Although part of the brilliance of the makeover is the decorations just on one side. I see some droopy flowers on what is the clean side on the final dress. I think the lace blobs were supposed to resemble flowers-- they were similar lace to what is on bodice-- sort of like they took a 3 inch circle of lace--then pinched/pleated it off center and tacked it on the dress randomly. There was another dress in a larger size at the store (Dillards) that was in better shape-- but the blobs still looked like blobs trying to be flowers. They were all over front and back of bodice with a few on the skirt and on shoulder straps. They were bulky/heavy looking compared to the tulle...The lace from bodice was extended onto the tulle skirt a few inches-- that part was a pretty effect (all the way around waistline) I cut the blobs all off (dress was actually OK then ) but dd wanted the texture so we shopped for something to replace them with-- the flowers with ribbon 'leaves' worked the best. I think the white of our flowers helped to lighten the bodice-- and I agree that the asymmetrical placement is what made it work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted April 11, 2019 Share Posted April 11, 2019 How lovely! You're a woman of many talents, Jann. Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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