https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 19:06:34 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-608110 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:43:37 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 608110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the added waist definition in #3 works really well for you. You have a very youthful look and the tailoring helps to add (can't think of a good word so will use the wrong one) to the more adult than teen look.</p> <p>I hope that makes sense. I think it is really cute and will also work with a skirt tucked better after alteration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-608068 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:35:27 +0000 Astrid 608068@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Sammi! I'm going to ask about tailoring, but if that's too expensive I'll leave it as it is.</p> <p>Thanks Laurinda! That video is really helpful. I want to aks my tailor first how much this alteration would be before I try anything myself though.</p> <p>Thanks Meredith. I'm not sure what would be the best procedure, I'm going to ask her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605667 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:14:42 +0000 Meredith1953 605667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely shirt! Would the tailor just need to do some back darts to bring it in? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605662 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:10:39 +0000 Laurinda 605662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Pinch &amp; Pin"</p> <p>A video from Threadbanger shows how to alter the side seam of a shirt for better fit.</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKhSYyi8jCg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKhSYyi8jCg</a></p> <p>A similar method could be used to sew back darts, just pinching a cm or two can make a shirt look much more slimming. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605649 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:54:59 +0000 Anonymous 605649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the shirt looks great! I may be prejudiced because I like slightly boxy button ups This is a great color on you too. I think it could be a very versatile piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605558 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:51:02 +0000 Astrid 605558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Shannon! You're right, if the fit of the rest would have been off I wouldn't have kept it. But it's so hard to find button downs that fit my shoulders and hips, so that's a great thing. I also think this would be really versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605550 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:48:31 +0000 Astrid 605550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your input Angie! I would want to wear it on its own too, so I guess I should ask at my usual tailor how much the alteration would be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605549 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:48:29 +0000 Transcona Shannon 605549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a pretty shirt Astrid - I love the colour. I like it best the way you have it pinned in #3. The fit looks lovely this way. I think it's worth the alterations because it fits so well in every other area. And a perfectly fitting shirt is so versatile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605542 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:46:03 +0000 Angie 605542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #3 best! But #1 will work as well as a layering piece. </p> <p>Fab shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605531 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:37:29 +0000 Astrid 605531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Kelly! I'm a bit confused though, do you mean #3 looks better than #1? Because I had it pinned tighter in #3. I would want it to look like that after alteration. Now it looks like #1 and I think I just look so much bigger in it that way.</p> <p>ETA<br /> Ah okay! I fully understand needing some coffee... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605526 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:31:40 +0000 kellygirl 605526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great, Astrid. I like it in 2/3 the best but I think I'm partial to a more boyish cut when it comes to this style of shirt. If it were me, I would keep as is and keep my eyes peeled for a more fitted style too. They are two different animals, imho.</p> <p>edited: duh, I meant 1/2. Lack of coffee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr---classic-button-down-shirt#post-605519 Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:25:48 +0000 Astrid 605519@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I ordered this button down shirt with the thought of wearing it as a basic with everything. I really like the fit in the shoulders and arms, it's perfect. And it fits just right over my hips without pulling too! But it's too much fabric in the back and the waist respectively. </p> <p>It sure would need tailoring, is it worth the effort? I pinned it in the back for the third picture, what do you think? Is this an easy alteration?</p> <p>It still has the creases from packing and needs ironing, but the quality is excellent and the fabric feels very nice and not too thin. I like the color too. How is the length?</p> <p>Please excuse my dishevelled look! </p>