Confession time: four years ago, I was 60 pounds heavier. With a little help from Weight Watchers, I slimmed down to a healthy size 6. Of course the change was great for my health, but I was a little bummed about losing the wardrobe I had accumulated over the years. This dress from Banana Republic was one of my favorites. When it became too large, I vowed to find a size small on eBay someday. No luck. Recently, I pulled it out of storage and decided to go another direction. A simple knot on the inside of the dress creates a draped effect around the torso, making it wearable again.
Outfit Notes: Banana Republic Dress; Diane von Furstenberg Sandals; Forever21 and Banana Republic Bracelets; Necklaces from J.Crew, LOFT, NVme Fashions, Wendy Mink Jewelry
Monday, August 2, 2010
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Yes!! Jessica it's so cute. You look terrific in the dress and the entire outfit. Love your shoes and all the fantastic jewelry!!
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Carrie
Glad you found a way to keep wearing it! You look great :)
ReplyDeleteyou look so cute in this dress!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great re- invention! Truly shocked- you always look so slim but a huge well done to you!!call by sometime.xx fashion clocked
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Wendy Mink jewelry and you're looking good as always dear!
ReplyDeleteCiao Jessica,
ReplyDeletei like your style.
the dress is so elegant and also so sexy. omg
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Nicola freshONpr
Very clever! You look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWOW, I admire your determination! and I applaud you on your creativity!!! you look FABULOUS!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI sooo love that necklace. I might have to get my hands on one of those. And the shoes are beautiful too. And congrats to you for getting to a size 6 and losing all that weight. That's great!
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love this look xxxx
ReplyDeleteyour shoes are awesome!
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lovely dress! and your shoes are amazing..
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LOx
What a great solution for this dress. It looks fantastic on you. :)
ReplyDeletesmart girl! that dress looks amazing, and you'd never guess it didn't come that way. LOVE those nude sandals, too. they're great. and the necklace......and the bracelets...and the nail polish.....
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OHHH That necklace is divine!
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What a brilliant style idea! It actually makes the dress take on a wrap aesthetic a la DVF - love!! :)
ReplyDeletewow dear, that's a lot of weight, last summer I was 35 pounds heavier, still have another 10 to go!I know how it is to lose your weardrobe:(
ReplyDeletelove the twist you added to the dress!
wow, go you for sticking to a plan to make you your healthy weight!!! the dress looks, i couldn't even tell that it was too big!
ReplyDeleteFabulous re-design Jessica! I love the layered necklaces too - I've yet to find the perfect layered mix for myself...
ReplyDeleteAnd here I was going to lose some weight... maybe not after all! Too many great dresses I don't feel like rebuying. ;)
ReplyDeleteYOU look fantastic!
Wow, those are some awesome shoes!
ReplyDeletelovely outfit and photos!! i adore your necklace!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress, the shoes and the jewelry...totally fabulous outfit!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a stunning look...I love your dress and your shoes are wow:)
ReplyDeleteKisses and hugs my lovely:)
The dress is so lovely, it's great you've found a way to refashion it and make it wearable again.
ReplyDeleteWhile losing weight is a wonderful thing, and you look amazing -- I can't imagine how awful it must be to lose half your wardrobe!
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Great dress and necklace! And congrats on maintaining your weight loss for four years!
ReplyDeleteClever!:D Those sandals are nice!:D
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it looks great on you!
ReplyDeletei had the same problem before a few years!!i know the feeling...
cute! love the outfit! You look fab!
ReplyDeletexo tash
What a creative idea, Jessica! The dress looks awesome on you and I love those necklaces.
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Oh wow congrats on the weight loss!!! :D :D
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks great :D
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Great way to re-work that dress Jessica! Love all of your necklaces!!! So GORGE!
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I love the little twist, so you can keep wearing it. congratulations on keeping the weight off.
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Beautiful outfit:)))
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cute! a great way to revamp the wardrobe!!!Congrats on the healthier you!
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Dang, I couldn't even tell the dress was altered. Congrats on losing the weight and keeping it off! I'm still working on my weight, wish me luck.
ReplyDeletebeeeautiful look! Wrap dresses are so classic and womanly! love them
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