If you are like me, you have been in a handful of weddings. If you are like my sister Aelicia, you are Katherine Heigl in 27 Dresses. You buy the dress, have a fantastic time at the wedding and then take the dress that most brides say 'can totally be worn again' and put it in the back of your closet. So, now what?? Well, here are a few ideas on what to do with those beautiful, and maybe not so beautiful, dresses!
Save them
If you only have a few dresses, or if you are the sentimental type, keep the dresses. It will remind you of friendships, family, love and the fun you had that special day
Alter them
We have heard it...maybe once or twice, so do it! If the dress can be worn again, prove it. Make it shorter, change the color. It is your dress, you paid for it so make it into a dress you are happy to wear to less formal occasions or a cocktail dress to wear at other weddings.
Donate it
If you think you are just going to put the dress away and have it sit in your closet for years, why not give it to someone that deserves to have a beautiful gown but unfortunately cant afford it.
There are many different organizations that take bridesmaid dresses for weddings and proms.
or to a Fairy Godmother Project in your area
Make something
My favorite would be to make something out of it. How about making a quilt? You can make it for yourself, for the couple to have as an anniversary present with their name engraved on it or even a baby quilt to give to the bride (when the time comes). You can even make it into a prom dress for your daughter. What wonderful bonding time to spend with her while you help her create and sketch her very own custom dress!
So take a look in your closet. Chances are you are holding on to something that could be used in so many different ways, making you and others feel good, instead of just taking up space.
xo,
Rachael and Aelicia
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