Love the new and the old - very good idea! These both suit you so well

Gorgeous dress, and what a clever hack to repurpose it. I ordered it as well, though in navy, but returned it because it was too short. Both the old and new shirts look great on you!

Suz, I love the repurposed dress with the plaid pants. The burgundy looks great on you. Also great pattern mixing with the floral blouse and plaid pants. You look terrific!

What a great idea to change an item so it can get more use and wear. It is very pretty and works well as a blouse. Great outfits and it is giving me ideas on how I can use my new to me loafers.

@suz
The blouse hack works lovely on you! Slight side note but your hair looks fab here too - with the longer, slightly sideswept fringe

@jonesy
Perhaps you could hack it open into a pseudo topper? My mother-in-law has done that with a few of her old tops (she likes to pin the collars or wear a collar clip! Optional, of course, but something to consider)