THRIFT FLIP // reformation inspired dresses + skirts

On this episode of thrift flip(pin with ashley ~), we reach peak picnic b*tch as I attempt to recreate Reformation inspired designs from thrift store dresses and skirts. We’re talkin pastel colors, tortoise shell buttons, square necklines, lace hems - the whole shebang. Though some of these thrifted transformations require a sewing machine, some of them you can definitely sew by hand! Hopefully this inspired y’all to get out there and DIY some snazzy, sustainable, and affordable af clothes 😎

O N M E
pearl necklace: forever 21
star necklace: en route jewelry (use code BESTDRESSED for 20% off)

F A Q
what’s your name? ashley
how old are you? 20
how tall are you? 5'5"
what ethnicity are you? half british and half burmese
what equipment do you use to film?
➭ editing: final cut pro

FTC: Not sponsored.

[eliseadjeroh]

The way you were worrying about those buttons is how I worry about people noticing me wearing a scrunchie on my wrist while wearing a ponytail

[sagel.]

I, too, measure size using iPads and Chipotle burritos

[chloe-hopt]

😭I look up to this girl
She’s independent
She’s positive
She’s creative asf
Funny too
A feminine queen
We all sTaN

[loren]

The amount of bestdressed videos I've watched within the past few days is seriously unacceptable, I don't know what it is in her but her videos are like magically pulling me in.

[milaeichelsheim]

woah the yellow dress turned out amazing wtf! i’d pay money for that without question

[whataboutredlorry]

That Yellow Dress is a real WIN here. It looks so cute from the front, and your figure looks so nice in it. That lacey hem thing looked yucky before, but now with the new shape looks so cute. LOVE.
The pink skirt - I think two columns of buttons going down the front (below each hip bone) would've been cute. (kind of like those 'double breasted jacket' type details). :)

[alexandrapolidoro]

This girl is gonna be so huge one day. Literally love her content. Incredible

[chloebingham]

"this hem is not straight




it's bi-curious at best"
omg i DIED

[irianajazul]

The crushing weight of my parents’ expectations would break that desk

[rka]

I think I found my new favourite YouTuber

[asdfrg]

this would be cute as a series! Thrift-flipping to match different stores expensive af designs, like free people or madewell or Brandy Melville or wherever else, like finding stuff on the websites and then trying to copy it

[BWithEmMarie]

i love how much effort you put into your videos! i also really want a sewing machine now haha

[nikkiu.]

I love that you included your mistake in the video lol makes it more authentic and goes to show that thrift flips may not always go as planned, even for someone who's been doing it for so long

[avu]

2:40 "the hem is not straight, , it's bicurious at best."


came for the content, stayed for the hilarious personality. been binging on your videos all day! keep up the amazing work :)

[Maineeak]

“Good thing my eyes are so young and healthy still” *Holds paper 4 centimeters away from face*

[gabbyjanae]

“the hem is not straight, it’s bicurious at best” omg I love you

[bethfitzmaurice]

I love the pink skirt so much!! I just wish you folded the edge over one more time before sewing the invisible hem so that the raw fabric edge was protected. Doing this in the future will stop fraying and make your garments last longer. I don't want to sound mean, I just want to be constructive so you can get more wear out of your beautiful clothes :)

[lisadiane_]

When u cut that green skirt, I was like she just f'd up... that's too small😂....but you redeemed yourself...it all turned out really cute. Great job!

[mariannerady]

so cute! I have to say, you sharing your fails and laughing about it makes me feel like I could actually try it myself. Talk about high expectations...

[Eva_R]

no lie, that butt triangle was actually so impressive