Day 88- Polka Dot Skirt Dress

Here is another creation of mine from my sewing closet. This "dress" was originally a super frumpy pleated floor length skirt worn by only God knows who. I found it at the thrift store for $1.00 and decided to cut it up and make a dress out of it. I paired it with a mint belt (which came with another one of my dresses) and a retro knotted pearl necklace. I ended up wearing my white sandals ($5.00) since it is a bit short and I didn't want it to seem any shorter. If you have any questions as to how I put in two seams and made a dress, just let me know! Total Cost = $6.00

Day 87- Pink Ballet Dress

Please mind the hair in this photo. The day I wore it my husband was sleeping in so I had to try it on over the weekend when my hair was less than fabulous. I found this beautifully pleated dress at Kohl's for $8.00 and love it so much. It is a faux silk material and lays very nicely. It's difficult to see in this picture but the straps are also black and match the waistband. The shoes are from Nine West and are actually the shoes that were used for my bridesmaids in my wedding. After the wedding, I knew one of my sisters would never wear them again, so I snagged them! Total Cost = $8.00

Day 86- Politican Dress

I always thought I would be a good world leader. I am pretty good at delegating and tend to communicate pretty well. If anyone ever recruits me for such a position, I will have the perfect outfit! This dress is an Eva Mendes dress that I found with a broken zipper for $3.00 ON THE FLOOR, which made it so much better. I quickly snagged it up and replaced the zipper ($2.00) and now look how cute it is. It is a bit hard to see but there is a damask pattern throughout the fabric and puffed 3/4 length sleeves. I went with the cascading pearl necklace (Forever 21 $5.00) and slipped into my heart polka dot shoes (Forever 21 $5.00) for a grand total of  $15.00!

Day 85- Kelly Green Lounge Dress

The color is a bit off in this picture, but trust me when I say this adorable dress is the PERFECT kelly green. I  wear this dress a lot on weekends when I am going on walks with the dog or laying around the house. It is very comfortable and features a tie around the waist which can be optional. Originally, when I purchased it from Old Navy for $6.00, it was about three inches longer, but my cute husband stuck it in the dryer and so it's a bit shorter now. I typically wear my black sandals with it and call it a day (Payless $5.00). Total Cost = $11.00

Day 84- Lace and Cotton Dress

This dress brings back so many memories. I first purchased it from Charlotte Russe for $8.00 in preparation for my Costa Rica honeymoon. It was PERFECT for the weather there and I wore it often. Since we came back from our honeymoon nearly 5 years ago, I have only worn it a couple of times. I paired it with a lace headband that I snagged from my sister and didn't add any extra accessories. Total cost = $8.00

Day 83- Date Night Dress

Ooo La La! I wear this dress mostly never as it is very snug and I feel like a teenager (Forever 21 $5.00). Every once in a while when the hubs and I decide to have a date night I will slip it on with my coordinating flats (Gap $4.00) for a night on the town! It's long sleeved so it works best in the Spring or Fall and actually looks super cute with riding boots and a blue cardigan. This is a "body con" dress which is just girl code for super tight around the rear end. Total Cost = $9.00

Day 82-Black Chevron Skirt

Hello Everybody! Today my blog is featuring a skirt that I made over the winter. It is a black and white mini chevron print. Since it's a neutral color, it goes nicely with pops of more vibrant colors which is why I chose the magenta scarf (Target $2.00) and the magenta shoes (Gap $4.00) to give it a little pop. The white ruffled tank is from J. Crew, but was a thrift store find for $2.00.  I made the skirt in about 30 minutes and didn't have a pattern. I just used some elastic for the band and traced out a pattern from an existing skirt I had. It really is one of the easiest pieces of clothing a person could make, plus you can use nearly any print or type of fabric your mind can dream up! Total Cost = $8.00