On Tuesday, I mentioned my major love of vintage brocade coats. I can't seem to get enough of them! This gem was the latest addition to my collection:
Besides being both floral AND gold (two of my favorite things), it came with a matching shift dress (score!) and conjured up images of those curtain clothes Maria made the von Trapp kids in The Sound of Music (big-time bonus points!):
But the combined boxiness and length of the pair was adding up to something majorly matronly. So I amputated the age off by removing about eight inches from both hems, and reversing the proportions--making the jacket a tad shorter than the dress:
Some vintage purists may prefer the 'before,' but I wanted the look to better reflect my age and lifestyle. I also knew that I could get more wear out of the individual pieces if they were shorter and therefore less formal. I know the jacket will be a more useful layering option (I can even see it over jeans now), and the dress on its own is undeniably more darling:
Although I was able to execute the simple sewing this redo required, a project like this can be totally entrusted to your local dry cleaner/tailor. Don't be afraid to make the change! The result is remarkably rewarding.
I hope my antique alteration will inspire you to reimagine something in your own wardrobe!
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