A couple weeks back, my friend Charlotte and I went to the local thrift store to poke around. I was looking for a coffee table and some other household things, but no luck. We browsed through the clothes, since you never know, and I saw this dress. 
As a dress, it’s really not my style- too many patterns, and I’m not much for strapless things- but I really liked the floral fabric used in the skirt. So, I bought it, and after it was Kumquat-approved, I invested about 15 minutes in pulling the stitches from between the bandeau top and the elastic waistband.
Viola! A skirt, plus a bandeau-style top I can use for some other project. $2.99 (plus tax) well spent! Since it became a skirt just a couple weeks ago, I’ve worn it a few times, and I’m very happy with the spring colors and the fact that it has pockets.
One Last Stitch 
I’ve turned several imperfect thrift store dresses into skirts. My all time triumph though was turning a black silk BCBG shorts JUMPSUIT into a perfect dress. Jumpsuit schmumpsuit.
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The best way to get new clothes! Part handmade, part thrifted, 100% cheap.
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Not cheap but inexpensive, classy. Great find/conversion.
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Inexpensive! Exactly.
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Would love to see a photo of that!
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