How to Wear DIY: This peplum tank is like my new favorite shirt. Plus, double DIY!
Love the circle skirt!
And, to keep with the preppy, pastel theme, my new white/tan striped Old Navy tote.
Oh, and my husband approved of the outfit. I think his exact words were, "I like that shirt because it's like a little dress." Men + descriptive words about clothing does NOT equal much. ;) But I appreciated the compliment nonetheless!
Bag and shorts: Old Navy. Necklace: Nordstrom Rack. Shoes: DIY, mint-dyed wedges!
Top: DIY!
Anyone else been enjoying a structured, woven top like a peplum tank? I think Anthropologie inspired us all with their cute knit ones, but I'm seriously up for making another something similar. I love how pulled-together I can feel with just a top and jeans! (Perfect for summer when you don't want layers anyway!) Anyone made or worn anything similar?
OK, now I need to make one. LOVE it - I have a love affair with seersucker. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHaha, thanks! I loooove cotton seersucker too!
DeleteI love the shoes!!! Great color!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that. Do you have a tutorial for making a circle skirt? I have that simplicity pattern and would love to make this top.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I've never shared a tutorial for making a circle skirt, but there are lots out there, and if you search Google Images for "circle skirt" you'll see some good graphics. I also know there's a tutorial here: http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2010/05/mamas-gonna-buy-you-mockingbird.html
DeleteI love that top, I'm totally inspired to make one now! Do you have a tutorial on the blog? I'm on my phone so it's kind of hard to search :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I didn't do a tutorial exatly, but used a regular dress pattern for the bodice and added a circle skirt. Here's the post about it: http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/2012/05/springy-seersucker-peplum-tank.html and here's a circle skirt tutorial you could modify: http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2010/05/mamas-gonna-buy-you-mockingbird.html
DeleteHonestly, I have never liked peplums. This has changed my mind! I love it with the shorts! Nice job :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, awesome, thanks!
DeleteThis looks great and I have to compliment your photography/ modeling again :). I've been rocking the wedges as well!
ReplyDeleteOh, thanks!! Husband and I are trying to improve... ;)
DeleteI love that! It is so totally cute! And those shoes are killer...
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I made a peplum tank using the simplicity 4070 pattern and modifying it a bit. I love it, except I don't think the peplum trend has quite hit here in Australia yet. Lovely style though!
ReplyDeleteVery cool! You can be a trend-setter, anyway!
DeleteCute top! xo
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The shirt looks great, I'm so inspired! I have some fabric that would be perfect to make a similar style. Your whole outfit is so simple and perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! I love the whole look. I really want to make a peplum tank now too. :)
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