https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:59:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1145161 Tue, 21 Jan 2014 04:45:21 +0000 anne 1145161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lynne&nbsp;(I must get&nbsp;around to it)&nbsp; and good idea with the bandana. My kids have been taking wet cloths to bed to drape over themselves. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1135916 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:50:42 +0000 Lynne 1135916@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cant wait to see it, Anne!&nbsp; I am wearing a wet bandana (one of those ones you get from outdoor shops for hiking) around my neck today.....indoors!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1135911 Sat, 11 Jan 2014 04:42:01 +0000 anne 1135911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today is forecast to be 109 F and although it Hasn't quite reached it yet it is already so hot I was pulling the dress up over my knees.<br /> I'll be shortening! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1130231 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 12:49:14 +0000 anne 1130231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lynne, a tailor recommendation is great to know about, though I would just do this one myself if I do it- the dress only cost $20. And I am going to PM you in a sec!<br />Lyn, I usually find a shorter length a bit better for those really hot days too.</p> <p>Beth Ann - belting is something I hadn't every thought of! I'll keep that in mind if I shorten. Your're right that I wouldn't do it on a really hot day, but one doesn't have to wear these things ONLY on really hot days (I tend to though, to "save" them!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1129802 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:35:48 +0000 Beth Ann 1129802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you do decide to shorten it, I vote for choosing a length that would work were you to belt it.&nbsp; I totally understand that you might pass on a belt in extremely hot weather, though.&nbsp; I'm trying hard to remember hot weather! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1129690 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 20:49:13 +0000 Lyn D. 1129690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy New Year Anne!<br />I too like it long, but personally find knee-length more practical for wearing in extreme heat.<br />If the white dress is shorter I would leave this one as it is though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1129311 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:44:25 +0000 Lynne 1129311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it long, Anne, and I like Jeannies suggestion of gold sandals!&nbsp; The colour is so nice on you.&nbsp; If you decide at a later date to shorten I can recommend someone right near me who is fabulous and very very cheap.&nbsp; But you would have to come to Perth&nbsp;and&nbsp;catch up for coffee ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1129303 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:03:58 +0000 anne 1129303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for everyone who replied to this thread and my apologies for not replying earlier.&nbsp; The dress was born to fill the wardrobe position of "very hot weather wear" - ie over 100. I currently only have one dress in that category&nbsp; (and note I ONLY wear dresses at that temp) that I would wear outside the house (and one more that I'd wear only at home) and it is white and needs ironing so is not enough in a heatwave. It would be for casual wear.<br />The suggestion a few of you made to leave it long and see if it works sounds like a good one so I'll go with that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1127233 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 23:05:57 +0000 Gigi 1127233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm divided on the question. If it were me, I would start out wearing it as a maxi and see how it goes. If you are constantly in your closet saying, "Boy, I wish I had a knee-length dress!" then you can shorten it then. But maybe you will find that it performs a very useful function as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1127197 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 22:00:42 +0000 Thistle 1127197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the color!&nbsp; And jealous of the warm sunshine.</p> <p>If the dress is for lounging and casual wear, I would leve it as it is. If you are looking for something dressier, then I would shorten it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1127180 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:49:46 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1127180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends on what you want to use it for. &nbsp; The maxi length makes it a pretty pool-to-dinner dress if you go on a cruise or Caribbean-type vacation. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1127112 Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:08:33 +0000 Alassë 1127112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What length is most useful/appealing to <i>you</i>? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125943 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 11:49:40 +0000 Deborah 1125943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anne great colour and it looks like a very comfy summer dress. &nbsp;Im in two minds about shortening. &nbsp;It looks good as is, but it would also look good knee length. &nbsp;In the heat I really like having my arms and legs bare / uncovered so knee length is a very comfortable length for me. &nbsp;It also creates a nice balance between coverage and skin. &nbsp;Shorter, you have some shoe options and I love a loose flowy knee length dress with a light scarf to protect my skin. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125927 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 08:15:07 +0000 Jeanie 1125927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as a maxi. &nbsp;I could see it with some gold sandals to match your hair. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125925 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 07:58:46 +0000 Caro in Oz 1125925@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is it for Anne? If it's for at home I'd be inclined to leave it. I agree with the others it is a fabulous colour on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125854 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 04:21:14 +0000 Catnip 1125854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd decide based on the length that would be the most useful to you.&nbsp; I rather like it as is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125852 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 04:15:36 +0000 Anonymous 1125852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for shortening this dress. It looks overwhelming on your small frame as it is. The color is beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125811 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 02:49:28 +0000 April 1125811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also think it would work well shortened -- and am so glad to see a human not wrapped in wool and down at this time of year. &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125799 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 02:36:19 +0000 Anonymous 1125799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would work nicely shortened ~ pretty color for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shorten-this-maxi#post-1125767 Wed, 01 Jan 2014 02:08:28 +0000 anne 1125767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this planning to shorten to knee length but am now having second thoughts. Your opinions??</p> <p>It is crushed from being in the bag</p> <p>ETA I tried them put today and I am going to shorten. </p>