The Story

I found this Lelenga Choli, with a Dupatta wrap for $20 from a local Red Cross opshop. It was not in good condition so I fixed the rips and some unravelled embroidery, replaced sequins and upcycled it into a regency style gown for a Bridgerton Four Seasons themed Ball. I was Autumn 🍁 I used the Dupatta for the train and sleeves. The silk gold leaves on the sleeves were from an unfinished thrifted dress. The accessories included a drawstring bag from leftover fabric and I painted a thrifted fan gold to match. I found $15 thrifted red ballet flats, and borrowed a friend's gold gloves so a very cheap formal outfit that rescued something unwearable and transformed trash to treasure. And the Ladies of the Ton were suitably impressed! It may have even gotten a mention by Lady Whistledown :)