How to Refashion a Halter Dress Into a Pencil Skirt

Banana Republic sweater | JCREW belt | HM coat | Forever21 Pumps | FOSSIL bag

I'm always on the lookout for great fabrics and when I spot the bling of sequined fabric all I can think is Well, hello, sparkle. A sequined pencil skirt is a slick alternative to an ultra-trendy piece, so re-purposing a halter dress into a classic wardrobe essential seems a no-brainer to me. What girl doesn't love to don a sparkly skirt that makes her feel cool, calm and collected? (Any garment that evokes such a feeling is a bonus, lemme tell ya.)

--a relatively straight garment with a shape you deem useless while retaining an excessive love for its fabric
--7-9 inch zipper
--spool of 1 inch grosgrain ribbon
--seam ripper

Chic Girl's Tip:  If there isn't a back seam, leave one of the side seams open to accommodate the zipper.

YOUR TURN:

To what sort of occasions would you wear a sequin pencil skirt? Is it a legitimate alternative to the traditional pencil skirt?

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Wearing: A Multitude of Stripes

LOFT skirt (tutorial) and Top |  Forever21 Pumps  | H/M Clutch |  Target Watch

I'm a little obsessive-compulsive and tend to think if a little bit of something is good, a whole lot might be better. Pretty sure that's not how it actually works, but I'm totally gonna roll with that philosophy on this outfit. HA.

Wearing: Red + Pink

Skirt and Blouse:  J.Crew

Sweater and Jacket:  GAP

Pumps:  UO

Watch:  Kristina J.

Bag: Handbag Heaven

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