board game blues

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“WOW! That dress! You look like a board game!” -my friend, Eve
You know, readers. I’ll take it. I guess it sort-of does look like a board game. And with the comment coming from a close friend and confidante, I think this dress simply must be the board game blues. Minus the blues. All the fun.
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Dress: Banana Republic ($18 marked down from $120)
Denim shirt: Forever 21 ($20)
Tights: Apt 9 at Kohl’s ($7 marked down from $12)
Shoes: thrifted ($8, unclear what they retail for…)
Necklace: Juicy Couture charm from bracelet and Kohl’s necklace ($5 marked down from $24)
Bracelet: Juicy Couture (many years ago!)
Ring: Banana Republic ($5 marked down from $40)
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Fashion Huntress tips:

1) As you all know, additional markdowns on sale times are where it’s at when sale shopping. Most stores have these types of sales about two times per month, if not more. I always check my emails and stores’ homepages to see when the sales are. Banana Republic normally takes 40-50% off their sale items, as does Ann Taylor Loft. J Crew will also occasionally take 20-30% off their sale items. So it’s always worth checking your favorite stores to snag the best deals. This type of sale shopping is how I found this dress for a such a great price!
2) I will often find a great sale item that’s in a different size than my own. I used to bypass these items, and I’ve now realized what a mistake that can be! I bought this dress, pulled out a tape measure, some pins, and pulled in both sides of the dress in approximately 10 minutes. If you are sewing by hand, I would think this type of alteration would take about 30-45 minutes. With a sewing machine, it just took 10 minutes! I’m not a master seamstress, readers. This type of alteration is a super easy fix. So, think twice before you pass something up based on a slightly “off” sizing issue. I do, however, bypass most items that flat-out cannot be altered or that are significantly off in sizing.
Anyone else do basic alterations on their own? I know many of you out there make your own clothing! I would love some basic tips for amateur seamstresses like me! Thanks so much for stopping by, readers!

38 replies to “board game blues”

  3. Love this outfit, particularly the dress. I occasionally buy larger sizes and alter it myself. It really does help you save money!

    Avanti
    xxx
    avantigarde.wordpress.com

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  8. Yep, I love that extra % off sale items – feels like highway robbery! I like that you took your friend’s comment and made it the theme for your blog post. Sometimes that is the best inspiration!

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  13. Love the print on the dress, and absolutely amazing how well all the blues go together! I do exactly what you mentioned in tip 2 for some dresses that I love but are not in my size.. Its such an easy fix!!

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  16. 18$ reduced from 120$?!??! i really, REALLY, envy you. *sigh* oh, and of course i also love your bracelet. you did a super brilliant mix & match again!

    anyway, you’re already doing everything right by taking in the seams from both sides. so congrats, you did a good job! looking forward to seeing more of your clothing alterations! 🙂

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    1. Their jewelry really stands out, doesn’t it!? I saw that Kohl’s picked up a Juicy Couture jewelry and clothing line. I checked out the jewelry and was totally impressed! It’s all big and clunky (in an amazing way) and good quality~!! I’m totally going to hunt it down …on sale 🙂

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