Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Refashion: XL Silk blouse to Wearable blouse?

In the colder months, I always like to layer my sweaters with a silk blouse. The temperature-regulating properties of silk give it the ability to warm and cool the body at the same time. It feels great against the skin, and it is non-bulky to wear or to pack - making it quite travel friendly. I would layer a silk blouse on top of a silk camisole and then put the wool sweater on top. It gives me a smoother shape than if I was wearing a cotton t-shirt.

This is an XL ladies silk blouse I thrifted from my local Thrift Store last year. It looks a bit matronly to me but I thought it would make a great layering piece.

First, I chopped off the sleeves:

Then I used the PPCS (pinch-pin-cut-sew) method to remove the excess fabric on the sides. I still wanted it to be a bit loose fitting so I can tied it in the front. I then cut the sleeves to a shorter length, and gathered the cuff with elastics.

I tried to wear it as is but it still looks matronly to me.

I tried to tie it in the front:

And finally I wore it the way I had intended - layering it with a sweater:

So what do you think? Does it look matronly as is? Any suggestions on how I can make the blouse less matronly?

6 comments:

  1. I like what you've done with it because of the different styles that you are able to accomplish.

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    1. Thanks Dorothy DotDot for your comment! I think I'll just wear it layered as intended since it's still cold and snowy outside right now.

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  2. Hi, this is a very classic blouse, so it does look matronly. But I think with the jumper over it, with bits poking out, it looks much more up to date and much more casual - which would suit your lifestyle, And, if you ever need that blouse for really serious occasions when you have to look, well, older and very very serious, you could pull this out :)

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    1. Thanks Sarah Liz for your comment! I am happy to wear this blouse layered with a sweater. But as you say, its matronly look does give me the option of looking very serious! ;-)

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  3. Sweet refashion.I use your idea.Thanks! Kiss from Serbia,
    Cale

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    1. Thanks for your comment! It's a simple quick refashion that is not too pretty but practical.

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