Day 299: Refashed in the US Dress
When I got home from work, I was feeling a bit sleepy, so I slipped into this:
Zzzzzzzzz!
You’re looking at a Size Large Sleep Shirt. Unfortunately, I really don’t have time for a nap, as I have way too much to do (surprise, right?)! You’re probably wondering why I even bought a sleep shirt, given the lack of sleeping that occurs in my life!
Here’s your answer:
$24??? Pfffft! I can get this look for $1! Ha! 🙂
This is a Fine Jersey Short Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirt Dress from American Apparel. I actually don’t have a huge problem with this company, as all of their clothing is made in the USA, and I think it’s important to buy stuff that’s made in your own country whenever you can. I also really like the quality of cotton jersey they use to make their stuff. It’s always reallllly soft!
My sleepshirt wasn’t made by American Apparel. It was made by Hanes…which I DO have a problem with. They have a history of using sweatshop/child labor to make their clothing. I find the thought of some 10-year-old making this thing (rather than getting an education or doing fun kid stuff) sickening.
But that’s the great thing about refashioning. I’m absolved of all guilt. I didn’t buy this thing originally. By buying second-hand and refashioning, I’m actually doing a good thing, by extending the life of a garment that probably would have been tossed out much sooner had I not intervened. 🙂
It’s a tiny difference, but it is a difference.
Okay…stepping off my soap box…now! 🙂
These two garments are actually pretty similar already. Mine just needs a couple of tweaks to become the doppelganger of the American Apparel numba! 🙂
First, I shortened the dress a bit.
Making it Short & Sweet!
Then, I put the dress on my dress form, and got it nice & snug!
Snuggification! 🙂
I ran each side through my machine…
Whirrrrr!!!
And that’s it! Now I have a soft cotton Tshirt dress that looks very much like the one from American Apparel!
Mine is slightly better with the addition of a sash! 😉
I wore my comfy new dress out for margaritas/fun conversation with one of my gal pals. 🙂
Mmmmmmagaritas!!! 🙂
Sssslllllurrrrrp! 🙂
Cheers! 🙂
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7 Responses to Day 299: Refashed in the US Dress
I dig this one as well. A good cotton dress; nothing is better for South Carolina summers. Win!
You drink as much as I do! Just always out and about and I’m always at home caring for the kidlets. Love the ease of a tee shirt dress btw. Wish I could wear them as short as you can!
I had a really nice student in Korea whose job it was to monitor some factories in Indonesia but she told me that it was nearly impossible to make her visits a surprise, so it’s hard to know whether or not anything we buy is really made by people who choose to make it and are paid a fair wage. I too prefer shopping second-hand and/or sewing my own clothing. I do think that it makes a difference.
I wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! You can see the post here: http://fashionablyunderbudget.wordpress.com/2012/04/26/versatile-blogger-award/. Congratulations! Here’s the website if you want more info on your award: http://versatilebloggeraward.wordpress.com/
American Apparel might be made in America, but their company is still racist and sexist in advertising, marketing, and employment.
Fabulous and the colour is amazing on you!
Yours is WAY better than the AA one! I thought the AA one actually WAS a sleep shirt until you specifically pointed out that it wasn’t. No one would confuse yours for pj’s! (Found you on pinterest btw. Working my way back through all your posts:)
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