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Refashioned Button-Up Thrifted Shirt

 

button up top refashioned - Old World NewThrifting is still a thing, y’all.  One of my thrifting rules is to step outside of your comfort zone by searching different departments for patterned fabrics and playing with the patterns to create an outfit of your own.  In my pattern search I have come across some crazy wicked shirts, but there was always a problem.  All of the shirts were not my size!  This plaid refashioned shirt is one of them, so I’ve got just the remedy for that.faux fur

refashioned oversized shirt

Plaid is perfect for fall and winter.   This oversized shirt-turned-top (you’ll see how large it is on me in the video below) is a 2x men’s shirt that I found for $7 at Goodwill in Galveston, TX.  Shoes: thrifted $10 // Pants: TJ Maxx $16 // Fur scarf: JC Penny’s $25

refashioned shirt

It’s like thrift store magic!  *insert unicorns and rainbows*   Plaid is so perfect for fall.

diy shirt fur

Here’s  more summer-friendly version where the shirt can be worn as a dress.

IMG_5624ralph lauren button upnine west purse details

Check out the video below to see how you can chang an oversized shirt into a fitted halter top or dress.

Let’s make old stuff new.  See it with new eyes, give it a new life.  Grab an oversized shirt for yourself and show me how you style it! Follow along with the hashtag #oldworldnewStyle on social media to see more Old World New Girl outfit styling!

Until next time, darlings!

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  • Alli
    October 21, 2014

    Love the purse! And the way you styled that oversized shirt is amazing! I would have never thought to do that.

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Alli
      October 21, 2014

      Thank you, Alli! =)

      Reply
  • mybigfathappylife
    October 21, 2014

    I love plaid for fall/winter! Your “new” shirt looks awesome!

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      mybigfathappylife
      October 21, 2014

      Thank you!! =)

      Reply
  • K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
    October 21, 2014

    Must try this. I’ve never thought about wearing a shirt dress like this before. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommy
      October 21, 2014

      Try it and share it with #oldworldnewStyle, Elizabeth! =)

      Reply
  • Jennifer Sikora
    October 21, 2014

    I don’t know if I could pull this look off, but you got it girl! Me and fur do not mix haha!

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Jennifer Sikora
      October 21, 2014

      I have rejected fur for the longest lol! This is a new phase for me. Thank you, Jennifer! =)

      Reply
  • Louida (@MissLouMae)
    October 21, 2014

    You pulled it off great! I haven’t been thrifting yet but it is on my to-do list!

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Louida (@MissLouMae)
      October 21, 2014

      Oh, you must go! Especially for oversized sweaters! And thank you =)

      Reply
  • Neatly-Packaged (@Neatly_Packaged)
    October 21, 2014

    This is too cute!! I always love your style! 🙂

    http://neatly-packaged.com/

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Neatly-Packaged (@Neatly_Packaged)
      October 21, 2014

      Thank you! =)

      Reply
  • FabEllis
    October 21, 2014

    I love refashioning pieces and thrift is one of my favorite places to get items for a DIY. You go girl!

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      FabEllis
      October 21, 2014

      Thrifting will leave you with good DIY projects for the whole house! Thank you =)

      Reply
  • Breanna
    October 21, 2014

    Who would have ever thought of something like this. That is so creative. Maybe when I drop a few pounds I can upcycle my husbands button up shirts he no longer wears! I love it.

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Breanna
      October 21, 2014

      That would be so cute! Thank you =)

      Reply
  • Amy Ann
    October 24, 2014

    Impressive and so creative!

    xo, Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Amy Ann
      October 25, 2014

      Gracias, Amy Ann! =)

      Reply
  • Emma Walker
    October 24, 2014

    Love this!

    Emma | With A City Dream

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Emma Walker
      October 24, 2014

      Thank you, Emma!

      Reply
  • Marta
    October 24, 2014

    You look so cute, very creative and you wear these outfits so well. Thanks for stopping by.
    Marta
    http://www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Marta
      October 25, 2014

      Thanks, doll!! =)

      Reply
  • Jill
    October 24, 2014

    You are so creative! Super cute looks! Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting!

    Jill
    http://www.dousedinpink.com

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    • Old World ~ New Girl
      Jill
      October 25, 2014

      Thank you, Jill! & no problem, loved your outfits =)

      Reply
  • Savvy Southern Chic
    November 1, 2014

    So creative!

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    • Old World New
      Savvy Southern Chic
      November 1, 2014

      Thabk you! =)

      Reply
  • #NationalThriftShopDay | Old World New
    August 17, 2015

    […] Head to toe, bae-bee!  That includes the necklace, dress (Ralph Lauren shirt) and the shoes.  The grand total?  Less that $15.  Full blog post & tutorial here. […]

    Reply

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