Restyle It! SILK BUTTON-UP SHIRT

Dear Readers, meet silk shirt.

Without it, I might have never delved into the world of total restyling. (And therefore never started this blog.) It’s safe to say that I like this shirt a lot.

I’m going to stop calling it a shirt now. Let’s see what happens!

Scarves!

Skirt!

This is what the back looks like when you turn the sleeves inside-out!

…Or not!

The beauty of this restyling trick is that you can do it with virtually any button-down. Styles will vary based on your body shape and the original cut of the shirt.

It’s also perfect for warm weather, when you’re dying to wear a particular print/color you own but the long sleeves are too much.

Extra Tips:

  • Choose something printed or sophisticated for that extra pizzazz our summer outfits tend to lack.
  • Thrift for gorgeous vintage blouses! This one belonged to my mother in the 80’s. Bonus: You have an edge on other bargain-hunters since you’re not limited to a particular “shirt” size!

If you try this or something similar yourself, please post pictures!

Posted by on Jul 26, 2010 in Restyle It! | 6 comments
  • Ryan

    The sleeves tied into a bow? Genius! I wonder if you could design one with long, billowy sleeves that could tie into a long sash when used as a skirt or scrunch up with a string when acting as sleeves. Or maybe that though came from something I saw in your sketchbook.

  • http://rethinkingstyle.com Tessa

    Yes and yes! Sounds like a plan. I really like the idea of sleeves un-ruching into sash ties.

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  • http://yasmeenbuttons.blogspot.com Yasmeen Buttons

    Haha! What a coincidence. I hadn’t even read this post and today I posted a look with a scarf-morphed-into-shirt.

    I love restyling and this blog. Can’t wait to see what you come with next :]

    Yasmeen

  • http://rethinkingstyle.com Tessa

    That is a coincidence! Your take is quite stunning. Thanks for the encouragement!

  • Anna

    Tessa! Who would only think of that but YOU! Hehe. You can also tye it around your head like a hat. Or a guy with a wacky hair do! You have done an awesome job so far. Can’t wait to see what you got next!! :D .

  • http://rethinkingstyle.com Tessa

    Haha, I love the hat idea! I did once tie a pair of stockings around my head like a turban, but I think only my roommate ever saw that one..

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