Y’all know how weary I am about online shopping and the potential “shipping back hassle” if something doesn’t fit right…right?
Well, since taking the Measure ME Beautiful Challenge and learning what my measurements truly are, I’ve been braver about ordering things online.
Like this adorable Roesegal Peter Pan Collar Dress — isn’t it just delightful? And to my heart’s content it went up to XXL, who’s measurement chart said this would fit a 95cm (which translate roughly to about 38-inches waist – HAZZA!). Knowing it would be a bit snug, with the free shipping, I figured I could get it taken out a bit by a sew-fabulous gf, if needed and it would be fine. It was just too cute – and it had to be mine.
Weeks go by, to the point of me forgetting that I even ordered this piece in the first place…..and then this dress finally arrives. The website is a liar! The dress measures 15 inches across — It is COMPLETELY too small. And now I have a broken heart and a beautiful dress that will never be worn by moi :(
My shipping back hassles were immediately realized – and I was forced to put this baby on my TrendTrunk in hopes she’d find love on a slender diva.
And then I met Carmin Nadine, Owner of CNL Designs who specialize in custom clothing. I shared the story of my pink dress sadness … then handed it over to her to work her magic, as she began to redesign this frock just for me. :)
Step 1: Create more room for ‘The Girls’ ;)
Step 1 continued… ;)
Step 2: Add length to the hem, keeping it 30-plus appropriate for my comfort level ;)
Step 3: Recreate the sweet features from the original piece – like the Peter Pan collar in delicate lace instead.
While Carmin was busy fixing the dress, I focused on accessories :)
I added a bow-tie skinny belt (Sealed With A Kiss) to the waist with my owl earrings (Forever21)…
And Vola! Here’s the dress recreated to fit moi:
Even with the black lace hem, the skirt is a bit shorter than I typically like to wear. Wearing some opaque tights would totally give this frock a different look and feel. Adding tall boots to this sweet little dress would totally change the look again :)
So thrilled this online purchase wasn’t a complete waste! (Thank you Carmin, xo)
Waddya think about this dress’ transformation by CNL Designs? Carmin Nadine has quickly become my hero!!! Click here to see her magic at turning me into SHE-RA Princess of Power this year for Halloween!
Looking to hire her for some custom duds for an upcoming event? Or perhaps you’d like her to repurose/redesign something that no longer fits you right. Whatever it maybe, Carmin Nadine can help you get that custom-one-of-a-kind-unique-to-you look! Just click here and tell her Irene of Petite Plus, Meow! sent ya ;)
Now, I’ve yet to wear this redesigned dress out yet. Where would YOU wear it? How would you ‘winter-ize’ it? Use the comment section and tell me your thoughts friends.
Stay tuned to the blog for more CNL Designs features on the blog. xo
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