Inspired by some recent Anthropologie lustiness, today I bought this cotton singlet from Target for $8 and set about making it a bit glam. I've had an old 'blouse' sitting in the back of my cupboard that has gone out of style but I love the colours and the fall of the chiffon fabric so much I wanted to use it for something fun.
So I cut out three different size circles using paper templates and my pinking shears for a ragged edge, folded them into quarters and hand sewed the point of each onto the singlet, overlapping the layers. I did them asymmetrical - higher on one side than the other for a quirky look. The little ties were on the sleeves of the blouse, so I cut them off and used them as detail. The back of the singlet, I've just done a single row of folded circles around the neckline in different sizes. It felt good to do something creative with my hands today.
It looks better in real life than in this photo and I'm pleased with the result. It has the effect of a ruffled collar. This effect would look cute on a fine knit cardigan for winter or on one of Miss M's shirts - a panel down the middle (like a 70's tux effect!). I think I'll wear this casually with a pair of jeans or dress it up with a flirty skirt and red high heels and lipstick! Woot!
(BTW, in the photo I know you were looking at the singlet, not my awesome rack! oh, go ahead then! bahahaha!)
Back to work tomorrow...*sigh* better get that work wardrobe sorted tonight. Hope I can still fit in it. I've just spent two weeks in maxidresses, singlets and lounge pants. I think I'll have a wine while I think about it.