What to be for Halloween? Cowgirl? Indian? Fairy? As Daughter has grown, the answers have changed.
This year, when she saw the pile I collected for a costume, what she was most of all was SKEPTICAL.
Really, what was going to come of this orange bridesmaid dress, black lace dress, black skirt, garage sale bag of ribbon…and a pink doll’s hat? It was the hat that got her.
“Oh ye of little faith,” I said, “This year I am dressing you AS Halloween.”
First was the bad hat…a little help from spray paint, netting from the green dress makeover, and chickens…and, Ta-dah! A HAT!
The hat makes me wish there was a living being a millner these days. It is so much fun to take bits and pieces and CREATE!
The bodice was a good fit and I liked the length, but I wanted something quite a bit more dramatic. The cumberband was coming off anyway, so we removed it in earnest. And, replaced it with a black lace corset with white foundation that gives contrast and style.
Gores added to the side gave more fullness. The slit up the front with ruffles opened things up, too. Underneath went the top layer of the black skirt and some orange netting from my big pile of junk.
Shoulder decorations add interest, too.
When it all came together it was a Halloween-Steampunk-dress up dream…at least for me, but Daughter seems to think the dream came true for her, too.
Visit Refashion Runway to see more Halloween creations…it is such a good time to let imagination run wild.
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I love that, dressing AS Halloween! Perfect dress and all the details are so much fun! BTW, I think hat makers are making a come back. Kentucky Derby, Princess Kate, ect. You would be great at that!
The hat is simply adorable and makes the whole outfit. When added to that hairstyle, she would be at home in the 1890s, I think! You did a great job, from head to hem!
That is just adorable and she is just a beauty!!!! The hat is incredible!
My daughter is standing her, looking over my shoulder and asking me to do similar. She has borrowed a ballet outfit and is planning to be a steampunk ballerina. you did a wonderful job.
How creative! I love the details everywhere – you have a great eye. You also have a lovely model – with a good sense of humour, it would seem 🙂
What a great transformation, Deanna!! I can see why your daughter thought her dream had come true!! Sooooo cute!!
stunning!
Love this makeover and also the makeover on your daughter’s face as she goes through each stage.
Lillian
toooooo cute!!!! lovely model…looks like Halloween!!! what fun!!!!
I love what you did with that pile of “has beens!” Super cute costume. Your daughter is beautiful and one lucky girl! ~Laurie
Wow! You do such awesome things with almost nothing. Great job.:)
FABULOUS!! 🙂
This is so cool. I just love it. Especially what you’ve done with the skirt
Wowzer! Funny and fun!
Reblogged this on Sparkle Jane and commented:
Thanks mom, you do the most amazing things for me. 🙂
That is fabulous!!!
Wow Wow Wow that is a FABulous outfit on your gorgeous daughter. Excellent job, girl! 🙂
I love all the details of this steampunk outfit! You did a fantastic job and your daughter is so cute in it!
I love it sparkle!