Sabrina loves making her own costumes for all the themed parties she attends in college, and her favorite place to get the materials is at thrift stores. Basically, she re-purposes once-loved outfits, usually of the '80's persuasion.
Recently she acquired another one of these garments – one that was a size 16 (she's a size 0) jacket and skirt, with a wild pattern on it that involved ships and anchors and compasses. It was a hilarious success at the party she attended, and everyone thought she was fibbing when she said she only paid .99 cents for it (she even got a few questions asking if it was "a Ralph Lauren," at which she laughed and replied, "No, it's from the Good Will!").
Fast forward to last weekend, when she was asked to attend a fraternity's formal dance with a good friend of hers (she's no longer dating Joey, btw). She said she'd go, and jokingly told her friend that she would wear the nautical-style costume she had purchased, and he could wear the jacket so that they'd match. He agreed. She backpeddaled. He insisted, saying, "You only live once."
And so the pair wore the most informal formal attire in the history of Beta's formal dances, and they were formally the smash of the party.
I just about died laughing when she sent me these photos! The one above was taken in the lobby of Beta's house.
Her friend, known as Hugh Heffner on this night, was very ill with a fever, but he was a good sport. And Btw, my mom altered the size-16 skirt so that it would fit Sabrina properly as a dress, and I think it turned out so cute!
I don't post many candid photos of Sabrina on here, but I just had to show this one that she sent to me as well. This is the Sabrina I know and love: the silly, sweet girl who loves to have fun and doesn't care what she looks like in the process. If there's anyone who truly lives by the mantra "you only live once," it's her. (But thankfully, she doesn't take it so far as to shorten my life!)
Bean, you both looked fantastic, and I'm so glad you had a great time!
Even though you're ill with a fever now. 😉
10 Comments
Cathryn
She looks GREAT! I have a feeling, though, that she would look great in anything. She has a gift! Perhaps she could be a designer? Retro! 😀 Cathryn
Margaret
lol! What a great story! Sabrina is such a character! It’s so great — I envy her that spontaneity and fun for life. You have great kids, you know?
Lynda
You do have the most talented daughters! They take after their momma for sure!
Cathy Lloyd
Exactly what I was thinking…oh dear…she’s going to get sick! Such funny funny outfits for the 2! You have beautiful daughters!
WendyMI
Oh my… what obnoxious fabric, but how gorgeous does she look? wow!
Littlebit
Sabrina is the the rare person that is comfortable being herself. But then, if I looked like her, I would be quite comfy myself! Lol! What a Jewel we have in that one. LLLY
LaDonna
Oh my goodness….you know you are old when you remember seeing something in that fabric the first time around…and no it was not at a Good Will store at the time.
What a cute idea!
Spring Robin
Wait….I think I had that outfit in the 80’s! Ha!! Sabrina is adorable. How fun to be young and silly!
joann tx
they both look great! nautical theme and all!
sorry to hear hugh had a fever and now he shared it w/sabrina. 🙁 hope they are both better!
Mike
I love how she takes old cloths and makes them modern. She’s got the confidence to wear it with style too.