Iro and Buba: 2 ways
What I Wore: Church :)
Hello Everyone! Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend. Mine was great. Helped my friend moved and then spent the rest of my weekend in New Jersey. I was in Jersey spending time with my new adorable nephew.
I actually made this iro (top) and buba (wrap skirt or wrapper) and wore it a few months ago (See Here). The first time I wore it (left pic), I tied the iro "wrap skirt" into a tulip style skirt. It was kind of a funky and sassy look. It was a new twist to a traditional look. I wore the outfit again the 2nd time (right pic), and decided to change up the way I tied the iro to make the look more traditional.
I loved both look but my favorite is the 2nd look. It was more classy and gives a cleaner look. Which look is your favorite?
For My DiY Fashionistas; Here's how I made it.
Buba "Top": Vogue Pattern 8984; I'm hoping to do a tutorial on how to make it without a pattern soon. Hopefully in the next couple of months.
Iro "Wrap Skirt": I cut 2 yards of fabric. Hemmed the Cut-Ends so that it won't fray. And added ties at both ends (used as a belt to secure the iro after it's wrapped around you).
Fabric: Vert Brush Black and Red Crepe || Handbag: Aldo
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I think my favorite is the modern take, the first photo -- most likely because it's a fresh twist on a traditional look. (At least, traditional to us!) But it wouldn't work in a church setting, so it's nice to be able to wear these pieces the expected way, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the first look too.. but you're right, depending on how you tie it, it wouldn't work in a church setting. I actually wore but looks to church. The first look, I made the skirt longer and mad sure the edges were overlapping in a secure way. I did want to be flashing anyone at church or anywhere else. Lol
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