I loved the pattern on this tube top, but I have never *ever* worn tube tops. They just feel like wardrobe malfunctions waiting to happen. For a buck, I thought I'd try to save the pretty fabric.
Off came the ruffle and bandeau bra portion, and I was left with an elastic waist tube of material that just fit over my hips and behind. I'll take it!
Tube top/skirt - swap meet
Lime shirt - swap meet
Ben Sherman blazer - Ebay
Patent Pumps - Ross
Snake bag - Ebay
MsMary replied 11 years ago
OMG! I am squealing with joy!! SO FAB!!!!!!!!
Amy replied 11 years ago
What a transformation! Looks great, Rae!
Kirti replied 11 years ago
Fabulous! You are so talented :-)
Diana replied 11 years ago
I really love the finished product! I have tried this in the past but ended up with a skirt that was too short for leaving the house in! I haven't seen too many boob tube tops that are long enough to make a decent skirt, so this was a great find!
Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
How clever! You and Claire are just rockin' the DIY projects lately! And I love this paired with your citron blouse.
nancylee replied 11 years ago
Wow! I am so impressed. LOVE this outfit! :)
Angie replied 11 years ago
Great outfit! You clever gal. Don't you ever let your clothes boss you around.
And pumps for a change :)
jayne replied 11 years ago
It is UwP perfection now!
Ana replied 11 years ago
Wow! That is awesome, Rae! I love your creativity and ability to a potentially fabulous piece in something else. :)
rae replied 11 years ago
Thanks, everyone! I'm happy to report the skirt is also pretty comfy with no ride-up... I may be home free. :)
Diana, I know what you mean about most tube tops - I have definitely ended up with those tiny "skirts" before.
Angie, you noticed the pumps! I thought I needed some serious shoes to balance the crazy colored top and skirt. Black patent leather is so oh so somber and serious to me these days, heh heh...
goldenpig replied 11 years ago
Wow! I would so wear that outfit! You are so amazingly talented and creative! Now that's how a banker should dress--citron blouse and tube pencil skirt! Love it!
Julie replied 11 years ago
As you are a baseball fan, I'll put it this way. You've knocked this one out of the park!! And, you're right, that is very pretty material. Like Angie, I was surprised by the pumps, but I can see this skirt with either your Timberlands or Frye Julias.
Cheers
Julie
Suz replied 11 years ago
This is fabulous! Gorgeous colours and such a fun, mixable skirt!
cciele replied 11 years ago
Awesome transformation! It looks so much better as a skirt (and I am amazed at how long the tube was) :)
Beth Ann replied 11 years ago
This is office appropriate (an amazing transformation), but totally "you." Brava!
cheryle (Dianthus) replied 11 years ago
I am so impressed with your ability to see the potential of a piece that others would not see. Great outfit Rae.
fern replied 11 years ago
Gorgeous fabric - what a great transformation. Go Rae!
catgirl replied 11 years ago
ADORE. You look *ahem* stellar in that outfit!
I often see tube tops mistakenly placed in the skirt section at thrift stores. Must keep this DIY in mind...
teeandcee replied 11 years ago
Wow, you took that from a 2 to a 10! I love-love-love the splotchy pattern and it looks so much better as a skirt without the ruffle.
Jonesy replied 11 years ago
Fun, creative, and fab!
Sylvie replied 11 years ago
Impressive transformation. I need to keep an open mind with clothing and potential alterations.
nicoleb replied 11 years ago
Awesome job Rae! I'll admit when i was first reading your description i must of missed the part where you said you were taking the ruffle bottom off so when i looked the first picture i was like "ehh....." but ah! Picture #2 looks fabulous!
Mo replied 11 years ago
Nice save! I've done this as well and was pretty happy with how it came out and how easy it was (not much of a seamstress to say the least).
I'm also liking the pumps with the skirt.
Love the skirt, what a great transformation.
.... and you are wearing pumps...squee... I like it!
And it's a galaxy print! I can see what you saw in that silly bubble top: possibilities! I have to say that I'm pretty impressed with how expensive it looks--not like a craft project. The lime blouse with it is brilliant and unexpected. The blazer, pumps and bag ground all of the bright trends and give it *banker clout* for work. Good to see snake-y again! :)
I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)