Paisley Pleated 80's Dress Makeover

This is the original dress:

Baggy short sleeves to the elbow, baggy bodice area, shoulder pads, and an awkward mid-length skirt. Ok but the collar is amazing, right?!

                             

What I did:

1. Cut and hemmed the sleeves to a sleeveless/cap sleeve (using this technique)

2. Cut and hemmed the skirt to just above the knee.

3. Tapered in the bodice for a better fit around the torso.

4. Removed the belt and added a thinner, sleeker one.

Here's the new dress:

Side by side:

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