Remember on my last post how I changed the above dress into a top?
How creative are you with your style? If you’re finding that your wardrobe is lacking a bit of spunk or that it’s always same old, same old- then now’s the time to do something different!
Diy’s are always fun to do, especially when we really can’t wear the piece anymore (example: it doesn’t fit). But there are some diy’s that require No Change at all! It’s called: Creative Styling.
Creative styling just requires you to use your imagination to start wearing an item in a completely different way than it was originally intended- WITHOUT altering the piece.
Here are some examples of creative styling:
- using a scarf as a belt
- Wearing tops front to back
- Wearing a jacket as a top
- Wearing a cardigan as a wrap-around top
- Wearing a dress as a top
- Wearing a house duster as an evening top or dress (You’ve seen lots of this happening on this post)
- Turning a short dress into a long dress…
The possibilities are endless. Today, I’m gonna do Number 7! See how I turned 3 short dresses into midi looks- just with one skirt!
And there you have it! Seriously…How easy was that?
Wanna see the process? Please watch here:
I strongly encourage you to play in your closet and do some Creative Styling of your own! If and when you do- please share and link back to me! I’d love to see what you come up with and will share in my insta stories as well. Enjoy!
In other news…This week my article was featured in Links a la Mode!
Wanna Kick-up Your Style a Notch? Start Wearing your Wanna- be- Kimonos.
This post was featured on Links à la Mode fashion roundup by Independent Fashion Bloggers.
More fashion articles:
- Wanna Kick-up Your Style a Notch? Start Wearing your Wanna- be- Kimonos by Confessions of a Montreal Styling Diva by Lucy Bertoldi
- Half canvas or Full canvas for Your Suit by Oliver Wicks
- Sustainability and Lolita Fashion: are our frills gentle enough with the environment? by Not Here To Please You
- 5 Characteristics of an Elegant Lady by LaMoumous
And now…ANOUNCING: Favourite Fashion Styling Diva of the Week!
Once a week I will be featuring and linking a super stylish lady whose outfit made me swoon- and will surely inspire you as well. If you get featured, please spread the love by mentioning it on your own site with a link back to mine.
Today’s Favourite Fashion Styling Diva of the Week is: Norbyah of imanorbyah and Matterprints.com
Linking time!
I love reading other great blog posts- so I thought to include some really good ones for you to check out! They have linkup parties where you can link your own posts. Go check them out and show some love. Have a good one!
MONDAY LINKS
TUESDAY LINKS:
Walking in Memphis in High Heels
The Fashion Canvas
WEDNESDAY LINKS:
Jersey Girl Texan Heart
Straight A Style Blog
THURSDAY LINKS:
Doused in Pink
Thursday Moda by Elegance & Mommyhood
FRIDAY Links:
Lucy, I did not know you had a blog. I found you through one of the linkups, nice to see your blog. This is @adafurxhi (my Instagram handle). I also have a style linkup on Thursdays called Thursday Moda and I’d love for you to join it. I have been slacking on blogging since last Fall but hopefully I can get my shit together this month lol.
You are always so creative with your pieces and your outfits. I am all about wearing a piece different ways or acting as something different entirely, just like you mentioned in this post. Loved how those dresses turned out with the long slip-style tulle skirts. I even pinned the looks.
WELCOME BY, Ada. =)
Hi Ada! Nice to see you here! I’m definitely going to come link up with you on Thursdays- I too didn’t know you had a blog- will go check that out:) xx
That is such a fun idea! And it really transforms all 3 dresses and makes them so much more glam! Great idea!
Thanks:) It’s so easy!!
Fabulous! The longer sheer, black skirt was absolutely awesome with all three dresses. What fun!
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
Very versatile without having to alter- try it! Thanks so much:)
I am typically not too creative in using an item in a different manner than it was intended but you have some good ideas here! Right now, I am working on finding different new combos with my clothes and still weeding out a couple things that I really don’t wear.
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
It’s good to try to prolong the use of a garment by changing it up a bit! I’m sure that as you weed out, some fun ideas will come to you:)
That pattern is so fun and I love the way you styled them!!!
https://justlivejoy.com/20-items-to-get-herb-garden-ready-this-summer/
Thank you! After those three dresses, I found even more possibilities with just that one skirt!
Lucy, you are so creative! I love finding new and interesting ways to style dresses. I love these posts that give so many different ideas. I know these take a lot of work from the preparation standpoint and photos. So thank you for taking the time to put it all together in one fabulous post!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
You’re so kind Shelbee- so happy I found you!! It’s true they take time, but if it can help- then I’m happy to do it! I’ve actually had a few people ask me ‘why I bother since this is not even paying me one cent’…can you believe it? So I really appreciate your comment- Thanks so much:) xx
Hi Lucy!
I love prints too! The dresses are lovely! I don’t know why but I don’t often think to wear a skirt under a dress or a dress with pants under it. I really like how you wore that pink floral tucked in like a top. That looks great! I am certainly for making clothes go far and having fun with them. Ill have to experiment! You are tall too, so it certainly works! Are you 5’10? I am 5 ft 9.
thanks for linking!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Hi Jess! Yes you must experiment- and I think a dress over pants would look fabulous on you! You’re like a model! I’m not that tall- 5’6! But I get that a lot…people thinking I’ taller than I really am. Thanks:)
I loved this! I would never even of thought to layer a sheer skirt underneath the dresses but I loved it!!
Hey my beautiful friend! You would look gorgeous in anything! Thanks:)
You are so creative! I love seeing these unique ways to restyle dresses!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks- I’m so happy you enjoyed it:)
These are great looks Lucy! Wearing the sheer skirt under the dresses is a great idea! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
It really is such a simple trick and it’s fun! Thank you:)
How creatively refreshing Lucy. I love it! Now I just need a sheer skirt to start playing around. 😉 And your feature idea is so fun.
Have a great week!
Chrissy, Granola & Grace
Oh thanks! You know I get so happy when you approve! xx
You look great in this, I love the idea Hun. Jacqui x
Thanks- so simple really!