The Lilian Asterfield Vest
– Lilian Asterfield (Etsy) $160
Hand made in Boston / Upcycled Neckties
Ooh, ooh! Quirky cool fashion alert! This upcycled tie vest will add a unique twist and flourish to any outfit. Dresses, tanks, black long sleeve tops, anything will work and look ultra lovely.
Sea Lilian Upcycled Vintage 40s Necktie Necklace
– Lilian Asterfield (Etsy) $25
Hand made in Boston / Vintage silk necktie and buttons
Step away from your usual necklaces for awhile and wear a tie the fashionable and feminine way.
Recycled Ruffled Glory Jacket
– Stephanie Teague (Etsy) $135
Made in North Carolina / Antique, vintage fabric
Who knew an ‘antique cotton chair cover’ could be transformed into such a cute jacket? It has a vintage muslin lining and buttons made from ‘cobalt glass Vicks bottles’. You’ll be fashion ready for fall with this upcycled wonder!
Old Gold Mini Trapeze Dress
– Maisy Brown Repro Retro (Etsy) $140
Made in Sydney / Vintage Rayon Satin
This opulent, luxe-looking fabric and use of ‘classic couturier techniques’ creates quite the sublime little dress. Wear with black stockings and heels or flats for a look that is both elegant and playful!
Lipstick Dress – Stephanie Geisler (Etsy) $93
Made in Asheville, NC / Vintage and recycled fabrics
A slight 80s vibe but still totally contemporary thanks to the crisp white top and bright pop of color in the pink high-waisted skirt (which has pockets). Gorgeous!
Crazy Paisley Orange Brocade Strapless Mini
– Maisy Brown Repro Retro (Etsy) $149
Made in Sydney / Vintage fabric
The colour, print and style of this pretty dress squeal ‘fun, young and oh so fashion savvy’.
Upcycled Frida Dress
– Whistling Sparrow (Etsy) $75
Made in Brookline, MA / Upcycled materials
Hold onto the last days of summer with this lovely, wafty sundress made from an ’embroidered table cloth, ruffled curtain and vintage crocheted lace’.
The Sweet Shop Dress
– Stephanie Geisler (Etsy) $98
Made in Asheville, NC / Vintage fabric
This pale candy-coloured strapless dress is utterly adorable, especially the bow tie back. Such a cute upcycled fashion find!
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Fab finds!! You always find the best things! I especially love the jacket!
How is it when I scour Etsy I don’t find the precious gems like you do? Great finds!
Nice. This Orange Brocade Strapless dress totally matches the wallpapers behind 😀
Perfect duet.
What an outstanding idea with this dress-out-of-pants! Astonishing!!