https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 04 May 2026 13:13:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-977559 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 22:32:42 +0000 Trishalee 977559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks to everyone for all the insight. &nbsp;Both dresses came back from tailoring and I LOVE them! &nbsp;You can not tell that they were formerly floor sweeping maxis. &nbsp;They just look like nice summer dresses. &nbsp;I am discovering that I enjoy a dress over denim capris or bermudas this year. &nbsp;I love the simplicity of one piece, accessorize and out the door! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963986 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:48:22 +0000 Nanabear 963986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck! If knee length is more practical and comfortable for you, go for it. Do share pics after alterations </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963978 Tue, 25 Jun 2013 04:01:08 +0000 Trishalee 963978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the wise advice. I am heading to the tailor after work tomorrow and hope for happy results. Thanks everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963632 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 19:03:15 +0000 rachylou 963632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. Interesting. I'm only 5'6" maybe and I like maxi's. But I'm what's the word - floppy in that lounge-y California way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963577 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:01:30 +0000 Anonymous 963577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some great advice already going your way Trish. It's definitely worth doing. Keep all the pointers mentioned already in mind and check pattern proportion, seam positions etc. Doing a bit of in my head converting to £ and I think the $20 &nbsp;price is fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963542 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:25:46 +0000 Anonymous 963542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had a couple of long dresses shortened to knee length, including the dress I wore for DS's wedding last summer. Two others were pull on shifts with no waist.<br /> LOL,@ La Belle and boleros as I feel frumpier in knit bolero toppers than in the maxi. The two together would be a disaster of frumpnormous proportions on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963539 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:21:04 +0000 ironkurtin 963539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've turned maxis into regular dresses (not high-low).&nbsp; Works fine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963533 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:13:46 +0000 Kristin L 963533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Before you being &nbsp;chopping, try pinning the dresses up to knee length to get an idea of how they will look. Can you post pics of the dresses or links to them?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963498 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:39:53 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 963498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A non-sewing options might be to get a fitted little knit bolero topper.&nbsp; Target has some cute ones.&nbsp; I wear them with flamenco skirts or Target maxi skirts for class and the bolero gives the skirt a nice balance and a more fitted line.&nbsp; More structure, less frump.&nbsp; &nbsp; Although I think you end up paying around the same as getting your dress altered, $20-30 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963497 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:37:26 +0000 cinnamon fern 963497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also be careful if it's a large-scale print - it might not work on a shorter skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963495 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:33:45 +0000 Diana 963495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Sarah said, I think it can be done.&nbsp; Her advice is spot on, I think.&nbsp; I'd also add that you should consider fabric weight.&nbsp; Some lighter weight fabrics will not hang the same if you chop off half the weight, so you could end up with something poofier than the original.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963488 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:17:47 +0000 Sarah A 963488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it can be done. The bust/waist treatment of the dress and corresponding desired hemline will be key. You will want to keep an "uneven" proportion, either the "top" portion must be longer or the bottom, if bringing the hem up makes the dress look like two even halves it will not likely be flattering. Are the dresses simple and hanging from the shoulder or do they have a defnined waist? Some pics would help to advise more carefully </p> <p>Also, it may be hard to get a factory look hem if the fabric has a high stretch content... Worth considering for sure though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963481 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:09:53 +0000 Thistle 963481@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel the same way you do in maxi dresses. I just feel like I need another 6 inches or so!</p> <p>I also like the concept of turning them into a high-low dress.</p> <p>I am no expert in sewing. Hopefully one of the ladies that is will chime in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/experiment-gone-wrong#post-963469 Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:50:24 +0000 Trishalee 963469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I decided to give maxi dresses a try. &nbsp;After purchasing 2 from Nordstrom online I loved them both. &nbsp;At 5'5" I felt like I was wearing a night gown. &nbsp;Make up and hair were having a good day and I was wearing great shoes but felt "dumpy." &nbsp;Has anyone had any luck with having maxi dresses altered to knee length? &nbsp;I really think that would suit me better. &nbsp;I do really like the dresses and they fit well. &nbsp;I bought both dresses on sale and the cost to shorten per dress is $20.00. &nbsp; </p>