Shabby Chic: The Testimonial

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I hope you were inspired by my previous post on Shabby Chic, because further fact evidence that recession-proof designer fashion is here, is my testimonial about a personal experience with the Rodarte for Target collection:

Rodarte for Target Wrap Dress

I fell in love with a dress from the Rodarte for Target collection and  when I saw it online, and ordered it immediately (total steal! Less that $40!!!). I’ll admit, the fit was a little janky because the size 5 I ordered was billowy on top and snug on the bottom, even though it seemed like it should be looser.

I went to Target to exchange for a size up, and the 7 fit looser on top and just as tight on the bottom… So I tried a 9… And the same thing happened! For argument’s sake I tried on an 11, which was literally falling off on top, but it was still snug on the bottom. So I went back to the 5, which fit best overall. Since the bottom was more snug than I thought a billowy ethereal dress should fit, I hemmed it to mini-length and made it a hybrid of soft/delicate and straight FREAKUM!! The finished product is below:

Whaddaya think? $38, plus $8 for the hem job, and I feel like a milli in this outfit, that needs little to no accessories. So despite the hassle with the fit, I still consider this piece a steal. See how I paired it below, with basic black Christian Louboutin Pumps and diamond stud earrings.

- Mia

  • Jessica

    Love it! The length looks great! I think this dress would look great with nude peep toe shoes too!!!

  • dani b

    oh and i totally feel you on the alterations thing…i’ve been on a kick doing it myself recently…nothing too complex but i’ll buy something and think this would look a bit better if this were shorter or if these sleeves didnt exist so i do it myself and it works (and if it something you got from a retail chain its a good way to make the time unique to you so you wont have on the exact same thing as kema kisha or pam when you go out…most people dont think to alter they just wear as is)..or even old stuff i have that i kinda stopped wearing makes them new again.

    • dani b

      oh and i forgot to say the dress looks really good…i have some royal blue peep toe chunky heel suede pumps from aldo that im thinking would go with that…id have to see the florals in real life to make sure but you betta GET IT!!

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