A couple days ago I posted about a Hermes scarf dress I saw at the boutique? I couldn't resist checking the price. I almost gagged when I saw $2075. I guess when a person who can spend $20,000 to $100,000 annually (to qualify as a Hermes VIP at Hermes), this price will be nothing. Anyhoo, I have a few Hermes scarves sitting around so I made my own version of the dress without sewing one stitch.I placed to 2 safety pins on each side of my shoulders to attach at the top. You can make adjustment according to your own shoulder width. Instead of sewing the 2 sides together at the bottom (see here), I wrapped the back scarf to the front and secure with a safety pin. Then, I arranged the front scarf in attractive folds, making sure front and back are the same length.
I tried sitting down and lifting my arms, the dress was pretty secure. I wore a camisole inside anyway though. It is definitely more secure to sew the two scarves together on the sides but my way is easier, at least for me.This is a super easy DIY either way. If this look grows on me, I will definitely buy a couple Hermes scarves to sew them together.
26 savvy comments:
I like your version!
Though the thought of a safety pin going through a (hermes) silk scarf makes me cringe a little. eecck!
Hi there-a really fabulous diy look, I love it!!
Just amazing....
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This is better than the scarf dress that you saw. I love the combination of patterns. xoxo
wow, this is so creative! You make it sounds so easy and you make me wants to make one too, now all i have to do is find some wide scarves :)
Thanks a lot for the DIY idea!
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I do really love it! Especially because these have such pretty detail.
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Wow, looks great!
I love what you have put together here and the patterns go well together. It looks great on you!
Here! Here! Your version is much better. The colors are bold, but not overpowering. The length is just right - not super short. And I really like the arms. A great dress for brunch on a beautiful Sunday. But, I too would be concerned about pins through a scarf all day. There's bound to be an alternative. Velcro possibly?
You are so creative! Looks great.
Now sell this dress for $2000, go get more Hermes scarfs, make them into more dresses, sell those..... adn become a VIP Hermes client! lol Ok, I'm kidding :) Love your version of this dress, although I think I'd prefer it if the scarfs were identical.
I like yours so much better! Gorgeous! :)
Gorgeous!
Julia, I thought about having 2 of the same scarves as well. The one at Hermes worked really well b/c the back scarf is black with minimal print. I might just have to buy me a really basic scarf if I want to sport this look continuously.
So clever& fab you!
Hope to get the VIP in the future~
xo
I love your re-creation it is so clever to try and make it yourself!
Those scarves have a beautiful essence to them!
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Clever girl! Saved yourself a fortune!
WOW! Very creative! Good job!
What a great idea!
This looks AMAZING! Do it! Sigh, I almost got my first Hermes scarf and it sold out. :( You're inspiring me.
Wow, I love this!
one word girl - genius!
Wow you're amazing! I would definitely not have the skills and coordination required to do something like this LOL. It looks great, although putting a hole in a Hermes scarf, albeit teeny ones, kinda hurts me inside.
oh clever! I like.
Great dress - looks better than the Hermes one.
You are so crafty, SG! I love the way that the yellow in the Hermes scarf is picked up so well by the yellow on the dress. That's definitely a much more affordable way to re-create this look.
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