How to Turn an Oversized Turtleneck Sweater Into a Strapless Dress (It Can Be Done!)

Hold the phone, can YOU believe this is the same item of clothing?! Because we had a hard time buying it!

(Spoiler alert: We're SOLD now.)


That's right, Marie Claire Senior Fashion Editor Zanna Roberts Rassi turned an oversized turtleneck sweater into a GORGEOUS strapless red dress.

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Watch the ingenious transformation for yourself:

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Basically, the turtleneck acts as the bandeau part of the dress, and the arms of the sweater tie in the back so that the dress cinches at the waist.

And because great minds think alike, style guru Gretta Monahan styled HER oversized sweater quite similarly -- but with the tie in the front for more of a casual, sporty look.

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Wait, there's more!

You can also use the arms of the sweater as dress straps. Watch:

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Are you pulling that sweater out of your closet as we speak?!

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