Thrifting Queen

WIW: Last Day Linen

August 6, 2014

Today's my last day off work and I'm heading out to meet my BFF for lunch on a patio. And it is stinking hot and humid!

I thrifted this white Irish linen dress several months ago and always knew I was going to hack it into a tunic. It had a horrendous flounce on the bottom but had a double stitched hem at the perfect tunic top length. Grabbed my scissors this morning and voila - a lovely breezy linen top for the heat.

Paired it with my dark wash denim shorts, Birks, Coach bag, silver jewelry and Wayfarer sunnies.

Be back later...

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15 Comments

  • Nicole D replied 9 years ago

    Nice save!  What a lovely summery top.  Your yard looks very inviting.  I have those purple flowers too!

  • replied 9 years ago

    Excellent "Hack" - pun intended.  Love gauzy linen tops like this - perfect for today's weather. Have a lovely patio lunch, and a glass of wine on me!

  • Urbanfae replied 9 years ago

    I love it! What a great idea to alter the dress that way. You have quite an eye.

  • rae replied 9 years ago

    Nice chop! Now your tunic is very EF. :D

  • Alana in Canada replied 9 years ago

    Love your "new" tunic! Your outfit is positively perfect, in my eyes. 
    That is a lovely back yard. 

  • E replied 9 years ago

    Gorgeous! You look great in it & I'm sure you're very comfy in the heat. What a pretty yard too.

  • Elizabeth P replied 9 years ago

    Perfect for stinking hot! Hope you had a nice lunch.

  • cheryle (Dianthus) replied 9 years ago

    I love the entire ensemble but it is outshined by that smile.  Enjoy your last day of freedom Shannon.

  • Beth Ann replied 9 years ago

    You look relaxed and happy, even if it's hot outside.  Love the tunic!  Fresh and cool!

  • Angie replied 9 years ago

    Breezy Boho Fabness. Hope you had a great little holiday. xo

  • Debbie replied 9 years ago

    Looks great!

  • SarahTheWhite replied 9 years ago

    I love this so much. Breezy and beautiful!

  • Joy replied 9 years ago

    Perfect for a hot day. Your vision to see the possibilities in a horrendous flounced dress is impressive.

  • CocoLion replied 9 years ago

    You are so clever to turn this into a tunic!  I love long tunics with knee shorts for a breezy but covered summer time look.  I don't see this kind of top silhouette on you very often Shannon, it's flattering.

  • Jaime replied 9 years ago

    Love! I need to chop more tunics!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.