short white backless dress Mini flattering silhouette Short White Sequin Homecoming Dress

The sleeves add gentle movement without bulk, and they work beautifully on A-line, wrap, and shift dress silhouettes alike

I dont even chafe in this dress so you know its legit

The hardest bit about this upcycle is getting that IKEA coating off, it has some sort of polyurethane protective layer on it that is an arm-ache to scrape and sand but so worth it to reveal the wood underneath, Emma explains, and which youll know all about if youve ever tried to paint any IKEA furniture

Heat + Stretch Sprays Stretch sprays soften leather quickly and are probably the most reliable option when you're short on time

Iron cotton and linen while slightly damp