https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:53:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-938772 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:54:38 +0000 jurocha 938772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I second Zap and Neelies. Alterations can be tricky and since this dress is strapless... it is quite versatile: you can use it with all kinds of toppers - jackets, when it will still be functioning as a dress or Tees/blouses, when it magically transforms itself on a skirt. Instead of dress, you hv a dress AND a skirt in this model. 2 for the price of one. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937962 Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:45 +0000 harmonica 937962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you lovely ladies for your thoughts and suggestions! I would never have thought of just adding straps! And I think that is a great idea. I also tried to wear the dress with the waistband higher and it worked much better!<br /><br />I went to the tailors today and they will make straps and do some other alterings and repairs. This way I'll try out a strap version and if I don't like it, I may alter it to a skirt. But I see your point, Lantana - I like the print better on the dress than on a skirt version. <br /><br />Thanks again! I'm so happy for remaking pieces I already have :-)<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937813 Tue, 21 May 2013 05:55:18 +0000 Deborah 937813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like Zap's suggestion here. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937788 Tue, 21 May 2013 04:57:14 +0000 Lantana 937788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am all for remaking items and do it often myself but in this case I vote keeping it as a dress. I think the print is more effective when it travels vertically up your body. Chopping it to make a skirt will lose that impact.<br /> You could make wide white shoulder straps to match the waistband but I think the most effective solution is to wear a cropped denim jacket or a mesh or lacy white bolero or front tie cardie or something light that will give you more coverage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937673 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:45:52 +0000 TraceyLiz65 937673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great as a skirt, you liked it for a reason, that will make it much more versatile. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937614 Tue, 21 May 2013 00:53:15 +0000 Jenava 937614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I LOVE it as&nbsp;a skirt!&nbsp; Definately alter! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937539 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:55:38 +0000 Neelie 937539@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Do you need to actually alter it?&nbsp; Maybe you can wear it a few times with a t-shirt or blouse over the top to see how you like it as a skirt.&nbsp; It's really a nice pattern.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937496 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:03:46 +0000 Anonymous 937496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I say keep the dress as is. I like it a lot.&nbsp;Pull the&nbsp;white band 1/4 of an inch higher. I think you are wearing it a&nbsp;tad lower.&nbsp;It is very flattering. I would just add a cropped light denim jacket, flat metallic or nude sandals and I'm done!<br />Lovely dress. You can also sew white bra straps to it, and voila, strapless no longer. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937450 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:19:21 +0000 Suz 937450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I say go for it! Why not? It will look great. And nice to see you, by the way! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937432 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:45:26 +0000 Kristin L 937432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If you have a tailor who will do it, then it won't be a problem. If you do it yourself, the only thing you need to watch for is how it's made. You may need to change zippers, add elastic or things like that. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937412 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:44 +0000 Inge 937412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Excellent! I say go for it:-) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937410 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:13:37 +0000 harmonica 937410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks Inge! I have a tailor service I've been using a lot with great success and I know this would be an easy job for them https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937399 Mon, 20 May 2013 20:07:57 +0000 Inge 937399@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have no alteration knowledge or skills at all, so I hope our talented tailors and seamstressses will chime in. But I do love the idea of transforming this dress into a skirt, Harmonica. Love the print on you, so nice for Spring and Summer. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help---alter-dress-to-skirt#post-937342 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:09:31 +0000 harmonica 937342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ At last great summer days! BUT one of my very few summer dresses is not making me super happy any longer :-/ I feel awkward in the almost strapless top on the dress. Could it be saved if altered to a skirt? Or is the pattern too overwhelming? Not styled at all and sorry for bare feet. I just put on the tank to give you an impression. Please be honest! Thank you for looking and commenting. Sorry for being MIA and just making this post. Life is hectic!