I thrifted this dress a couple of years ago to refashion it. This is what it looked like when I first bought it, I liked the soft cotton fabric and the full skirt.
The first time I refashioned it I added ruffles to the neckline and I added short sleeves. The problem was that I could not wear it under a cardigan because the collar and the sleeves added unwanted bulkiness.
Then I decided to refashion it into a more simple dress so I took off the collar and the sleeves.
Nothing wrong with it, only I already had a similar dress that I refashioned like this, so I wasn't loving the new look. In the end I decided to add a peter pan collar and a small bow. I think I am finally satisfied with how the dress looks now.
Cardigan: TJ Maxx
Vintage bangles: thrifted
Sandals: Antonio Melani/ old