https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 09 May 2026 10:59:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662950 Sat, 07 Jul 2012 00:08:41 +0000 Aida 662950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for the great and wise input. The alterations are iffy and may not solve all the issues so I think I will return. My sister wouldn't be offended in the least (she'd rather I have something awesome that I'll wear a lot), and then we can shop together for something better :)</p> <p>Kyle, yes it is definitely girlier (probably too much so) than what I normally go for so thank you for pointing that out. I think the pretty colors and giant polka dots had me roped in!</p> <p>Heather, thank youuu </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662373 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:37:03 +0000 Heather 662373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I ask if it will hurt your sister's feelings if you return?</p> <p>I agree with everyone else that it is too large for you. Is it lined? Perhaps it is worth the alterations just because it was a gift from your sweet sis. :)</p> <p>Happy Belated Birthday, BTW! &lt;3 Sorry I missed it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662322 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:07:18 +0000 harmonica 662322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Deborah and Joy. Return </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662266 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:25:05 +0000 Scarlet 662266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks great with the sides taken in a little. It also looks like a great blouse for tucking when you want to or layering under something else because the material is so light. FWIW I do tend to keep gifts and make them work when possible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662264 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:21:37 +0000 Kiwichik 662264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like what the blouse looks like when you pull it in to define your waist but if the alterations are significant it might be better to return. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662253 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:13:12 +0000 Deborah 662253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I would return. Fiddly to alteramd I must admit I am not crazy about the fluttery sleeves. I think you could do much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662248 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 05:07:38 +0000 ManidipaM 662248@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Diana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662225 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:22:45 +0000 Anonymous 662225@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another return vote. This blouse just doesn't look like your style to me besides being way too big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662209 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 04:02:15 +0000 catgirl 662209@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd return - it's too big and the fiddling with it doesn't seem worth it. Too bad because it's lovely, but the other blouse is too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662196 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 03:39:09 +0000 Sveta 662196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is too boxy in the wrong way and alterations may be expensive. I vote return also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662171 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:46:17 +0000 Jaime 662171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also don't love the sleeves and it is way too big as is, obviously. Colors and pattern are smashing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662144 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:59:21 +0000 Transcona Shannon 662144@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colours but the fit isn't the best. I vote return Aida. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662140 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:55:31 +0000 Meredith1953 662140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How does it look belted? That would rein in the volume which is the main thing that is throwing me off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662135 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:52:36 +0000 Janet 662135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Rae. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662134 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:51:45 +0000 Kyle 662134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great top, Aida, but I'm not feeling it at this size. It seems really girly girl -- maybe it is the sleeves -- and feels a little out of synch with what I am used to seeing you wear. I am NOT saying that your looks are not feminine because they are, but I never get a frilly girly vibe if that makes sense. I'm a sucker for emerald and for polka dots, though. I think you could find ways to make it work if you want to keep it because it's a gift from your sis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662132 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:50:04 +0000 rae 662132@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think my vote is to return... between the sleeves and sides, that's a lot of alteration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662115 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:10:05 +0000 Lyn D. 662115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind the sleeves but it does look too big as is. If you love it I would alter or try with a belt to bring it in at the waist. The print and colour are lovely and suit you well. Is there an option to size down? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662113 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:07:48 +0000 Diana 662113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I kind of like the oversized, flowy nature of this top but I do think it's a little big. I think the easiest way to have it taken in would be at the side seams so maybe try pinning it there are seeing what it looks like? </p> <p>The top I was wearing today (with the slouchy black pants) also does that hugely deep from the side thing that yours is doing. I usually just combat this by either tucking (or, as I did today, pseudo tucking to rein in that back-to-front volume) or sticking it under a blazer, which sort of functions to flatten it a bit. </p> <p>I really like the shape it makes in the back! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662112 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:02:26 +0000 Jonesy 662112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you love the style? If yes, then maybe it's worth extensive altering. If not, then I would return it and find something you love. I have a bit of a poison eye for fluttery sleeves like that, so I would vote to make it sleeveless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-return-or-alter-black-and-emerald-dotty-blouse#post-662107 Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:59:46 +0000 Aida 662107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My sweet sister bought me this lovely blouse as a late birthday gift, but unfortunately the size is one (or two) too large. It is still returnable, but there are no smaller sizes.</p> <p>Concerns: Very, very boxy. LOTS of width from the side due primarily to strong swayback, and the straight front hem seems to emphasize this. Also, the fluttery sleeves aren't exactly IT friendly and I'm not sure how I feel about them.</p> <p>Questions: Should I (and is it possible to) have the waist taken in as in the right of #2? I would have it still be cut a bit loose, just not so straight. Also, should I have the sleeves removed so it's a sleeveless blouse instead? Or should I just have her return it? </p>