Button shirt from Anthropologie

Though I can safely say that I detest wearing maternity clothes, this shirt from Anthropologie has become one of my favorites lately:Yes, you read that right and no, Anthro has not suddenly started selling maternity clothes (Ha! I WISH!). I ordered this shirt when it was on sale last fall and when I received it I was amazed at how huge it was! It was not just the placement of the seam & gathers on the front--there is a ton of extra fabric on the sides and it's quite long. The size was made even more obvious by the other shirt (same size) that I ordered at the same time that was so tight I could barely wear it.

Anyway, I loved the shirt and got such a great deal on it I decided to just put it away for the eventual day that I'd be pregnant again and a cute shirt with lots of extra room in the sides would be appreciated. Well, I'm there, and I love it! Every time I've worn it I have gotten compliments and questions as to whether I made it myself. It wouldn't be at all difficult to refashion one of your shirts with this treatment. The buttons are sewn on with bright embroidery thread in a random pattern. I have a jar full of vintage mother of pearl buttons that I think would be really beautiful on the right shirt.

Another refashioned shirt that I'm in love with is this one from Pink Trees. Shanna used a plain t-shirt and sewed various hexagon appliques near the neckline. I absolutely love it, and for the first time in my life wish I knew how to applique! I love the fabrics she chose. It's cute and quirky without being too sweet--very Anthropologie-ish, I think.