Revamped | 1

Let’s be real here, we don’t wear all the clothes in our wardrobe. Sometimes we get sick of the item after awhile, and at other times we regret buying straight away. This could be a case of the size/fit, a change in style or it might even be an over worn item you’re just sick of. This new series Revamped show cases some of my pieces that I have either tailored to fit, or tweaked to make it more my style. The items to be featured in Revamped are a combination of over-worn old items, and new ones.

The first installment of Revamped is this two-layer pinafore style dress (it can also be found on Romwe) which I got in Thailand.

Since it was purchased at a stall I was unable to try it on. I thought it would fit but I was mistaken and it ended up being wayyyy too big, and not in a cute way. I got the hemline brought up from the waist, the straps shortened, and the middle taken in. I like how it is now better, because the stitching down the middle draws attention to the bust area, making it more feminine and less school-girl (excuse the photo quality).

Unfortunately, the inside shirt that goes with the dress is large and the material will probably be ruined if I tailor it, let alone pretty uncomfortable, but since the dress is very versatile, I’ll be able to create any kind of look depending on the shirt I use. Here are some base pieces that could be worn with the dress:

1. A simple shirt is ideal for a casual look, and the collar on this one creates more dimension. The light colours contrast from the dress too, making it more spring and summer friendly.

2. This cropped turtleneck is perfect for winter days. Paired with the dress, some thick tights and a warm coat; you're good to go.

3. If you have a shirt with lace, mesh or any unique texture, it can create more interest throughout an outfit. Since this shirt from Romwe is the same colour as the dress, the opposing materials is what make it pop.

Have fun,

Nyssa

Style Journal | Old School Vibes

For a long time, I’ve wanted to own a matching set of sorts, so in a spur of the moment, I decided to make my own! On a trip to Spotlight with my mum, I was browsing through different kinds of fabrics and was drawn this print for for its retro vibe and the colour. My wardrobe is very lacking in the warm-colours-department, so when I saw the material I thought, hey, why not?

With quite a lot of help from my mum, I created a pattern for the skirt, a pattern for the crop top using my existing cropped shirts as a template. This was my first time sewing my own clothes so I'm very happy with how it turned out!

For anyone who wants to start making their own clothes, if the material is not stretchy (which this wasn't) it's really important to get the measurements right, so don't rush making the pattern. It's the first and probably most important step!

The cropped shirt has a classic silhouette fitting down to the waist just before the A-line skirt begins, emphasising the feminine figure. The material is quite stiff and structured (I think it's called cotton twill), so that the skirt maintains its shape, and makes the overall outfit appear more sophisticated.

Material of Crop Top and Skirt: Spotlight | Shoes: Converse

There’s something so simple yet timeless about matching sets. The outfit is basically decided for you, but it still looks carefully considered. Better yet, you can even wear them as separates and pair them with different tops or bottom - Multi-functional pieces are the best!

What do you like about matching sets? Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts :)

Bye, have fun!

Nyssa S

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