https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:22:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694572 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:38:07 +0000 Sylvie 694572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as a skirt and would definitely vote for altering it into one if you could do it inexpensively. If not, better to pass it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694561 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:30:17 +0000 harmonica 694561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not that handy and my days are alresdy full of too much to do, so I'll pass </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694558 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:27:45 +0000 Suz 694558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you were handy with needle and thread yourself and could alter for no cost, then sure, because the colours are gorgeous and summery. But if not, I'd say goodbye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694526 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:01:43 +0000 jayne 694526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>oh no, no no, that must go. The print is dated and too too big for gorgeous you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694493 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:23:06 +0000 harmonica 694493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I follow your fab lead - donate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694452 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:40:38 +0000 Janet 694452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to be blunt because I think your style is too fab for this. I find the print to be dated, plus the cut overwhelms you completely. I would donate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694451 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:37:36 +0000 Glory 694451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the bright colours but agree with the ladies that parting ways might be best as it seems a wee bit dated and overwhelming size wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694439 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:19:16 +0000 lyn* 694439@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think donations may be the best way; but I am not fond of big print at all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694380 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 17:04:42 +0000 Anonymous 694380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I say donate with a happy heart, and know that something better is out there for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694374 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:57:55 +0000 harmonica 694374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April - thanks for adding the visual! I love that outfit, but yes it is far more streamlined with the white jeans</p> <p>Mary &amp; Rae - no hesitation - good! Well, it is from the early 1980's so I see frump factor, especially in #1 </p> <p>Claire - I don't REALLY love it. I like it to some degree and think it would be fun to make it work, but no sad feelings if the vote is nay. I need some summer skirts, though </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694370 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:52:40 +0000 rae 694370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Mary. I find it overwhelming, possibly a little dated, and doesn't strike me as your style. I think there are better options out there for you. :T </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694369 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:51:28 +0000 Anonymous 694369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first reaction was to tell you to donate this, but the third picture isn't that bad. If you REALLY love/need this I would alter to a skirt (or even if you just want to practice your sewing skills on something). You have a short summer and mine is long and even though I know this, I'm always trying to find ways to make summer items work whereas you might be better served by a smaller, pared down summer wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694366 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:46:56 +0000 Anonymous 694366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would donate the item. It overwhelms you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694364 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:42:17 +0000 April 694364@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In a closer-fitting separate, such as a pencil skirt, I would not hesitate to wear a print of this size and I am petite as well. In a voluminous dress, however, I think it is a bit overwhelming for anyone.</p> <p>It may be a mistake, but I tend to ignore that rule about no big prints on little people (see this older photo, for example: <a href="http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu218/AprilYLF/WIW/IMG_0894.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i649.photobucket.com/al.....G_0894.jpg</a> ). To me, it looks okay as long as it's not head-to-toe or overly full. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694363 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:40:30 +0000 harmonica 694363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm NOT intending to wear it as a dress as is - never! </p> <p>If the print is not too overwhelming, I could try to alter it to a skirt or a dress. There is a lot of volume as is. However, if the print looks too large even as skirt, I'll part with it with no regret. </p> <p>None of the pics are styles, I just want to give a rough idea of what I'm imagining - fitted at waist and flairing a bit. If I'm altering it to a dress, I'd like a v-neckline, but it might be too much print as Shannon and merwoman points out </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694355 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:30:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 694355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the print but find it a bit much as a dress - gorgeous as a skirt though Harmonica. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694348 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:26:37 +0000 merwoman 694348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What gorgeous colours! However, you are right - it is too large for your frame.<br /> I like how you've styled it in pic 3...but I'm not sure that it can redeem it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overwhelming-print-alter-dress#post-694345 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:23:46 +0000 harmonica 694345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is the print too large for my frame? </p> <p>If altered, do you see this as a summer dress or skirt for me ? </p> <p>Length? I am petite so maybe above knee is most versatile?</p> <p>#1 dress as is, NOT wearing it like this ;-)<br /> #2 belted, midi length<br /> #3 belted, knee length w white top </p>