https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 05:30:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long/page/2#post-2410179 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:35:51 +0000 Star (Lise) 2410179@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SAL I love your dress in third pic with the tied shirt </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long/page/2#post-2410175 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:45:47 +0000 Val MN 2410175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how these turned out, and I love that the source material was clearance rack items that might have gone to waste if no one had bought them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long/page/2#post-2410173 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:10 +0000 Brooklyn 2410173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, it look ls good to me. You need width to make it work. Usually with a dress I encounter the opposite problem - there’s not enough width in the bodice for it to fit comfortably on the hips when I slide it down. For reference the aqua dress that I bought to turn into a skirt was 4 sizes larger than my usual (dress) size. But, as I said, you will get some pleating around the waist.</p> <p>Thanks Mary Beth. I wore the brown skirt to the gym last night and a couple of people commented on how beautiful it was. I directed them to Target </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long/page/2#post-2410167 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:05:54 +0000 Sal 2410167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here is the dress folded into a skirt. It might be a little too wide - I am putting high summer pieces into storage and will look at this again in spring and see what I will do. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long/page/2#post-2410036 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:46:44 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2410036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As always, I am in awe of your ability to see the creative potential of a piece of clothing, and to reshape and re-color it to something that suits you so very well!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>As a lover of all things MCM Hawaiiana + Polynesian, I'm dying over the print dress-turned skirt.</p> <p>The ocean colors, and the scarf at the waist are *chef's kiss*.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2410027 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:15:08 +0000 Brooklyn 2410027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Carol. Nice find! Saturated greens and blues are hard to find these days. That’s why I like dye :)</p> <p>Thanks lyn67. High five! I’m also not averse to cutting the sleeves off tops.</p> <p>And thanks Janet, RobinF, Olive Green and Anchie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2410008 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:43:34 +0000 Carol 2410008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, Target never disappoints. They have quite sophisticated looks going all the time.<br />Love all the work you put into these, and the results. That blue skirt--swoon. I would not have had the discipline to copy a style/waist that I already wore. Always seeking something new.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am also after more and more linen these days. Here is a shirt I just got at Chico's, reminiscent of your green stuff.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409962 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:54:48 +0000 lyn67 2409962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow, some very clever new DIY projects here, am in awe! I love the patterned skirt in nr 4 the most but all are fab, really. Color blocking and column of color is also very close to my heart and I always&nbsp; was&nbsp; a lover of midi/maxi skirts-as am tall and proportions look better on me with a midi-so sometimes boss my older dresses to skirts, too -especially in the years of no midi lengths available in the retail. <br />I also applaud your comittment on DIYOW and love how brilliantly you manage to freshen up your style&nbsp; within the same silhouette each year, so it feels very authentic on you! High five!-and best wishes for sweet Siena!<br />(writing this as I've just finished cutting off a cream sweatshirt's long sleeves to shorter and gained a great sweat-tee for spring:-)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409920 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:32:35 +0000 Janet 2409920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First and most importantly, sending good vibes for Siena! </p> <p>These are all so good, and what a great creative solution. I really like long skirts too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409911 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:23:16 +0000 RobinF 2409911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, these are awesome! I love how you get so creative with your wardrobe. It was such a good idea to turn those dresses into skirts. The teal is my favorite!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409910 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:13:08 +0000 Olive Green 2409910@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More Brooklyn inspo, was just thinking of you as I looked at some dyes!<br />Also have a pup with problems and getting her special treatment. It’s def hard keeping some breeds underexercised.&nbsp;<br />Love the elegance of your sweeping skirts. And always appreciate the customized colour schemes, makes getting dressed an aesthetic joy.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409900 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:15:05 +0000 anchie 2409900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is such a fantastic outfit formula that looks so good on you. I always get tempted to try something similar, but then I remember I don’t have your creativity, DIY skills , lifestyle, climate, or body type to pull it off:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409897 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:23:20 +0000 Brooklyn 2409897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Helena.</p> <p>KG, I use RIT all purpose liquid dye, which works fine for linen and cotton blends. As long as the fabric is at least 70-80% natural fibres. Viscose is fine. You may get a little shrinkage, so don’t dye it if it’s a snug fit. I generally use RIT colour fixative after dyeing and it works pretty well. Blues and greens tend to hold well. Reds, browns and blacks are the most prone to bleeding in the wash after dyeing. Generally this improves after 3 or 4 washes. I wash my dyed items with similar colours or with darks. I also put a colour catcher in the wash (you can get them at supermarkets). I never wash a dyed item with whites or lights, unless the dyed item itself is light (eg something I dyed tan). It takes a bit of care but has not proved to be a big problem for me. It helps to be in charge of the household washing schedule </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409821 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:55:40 +0000 kellygirl 2409821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Brooklyn! I will take you up on that offer. Can I ask what is the best dye for cotton and linen blends? I admit to falling down the rabbit hole when I started researching dyes. My main fear is colorfastness. Do you wash all of your projects separately?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409820 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:55:10 +0000 Helena 2409820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sending love to sweet Siena xoxox</p> <p>Brooklyn, your style and creativity never fail to impress me! Your silhouette is perfect for you and you find ways to keep it looking fresh and not at all repetitive even as you stay true to a well defined "uniform" of sorts. It's a masterclass in personal style. YLF times a million! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409808 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:16:00 +0000 Brooklyn 2409808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Dee </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409806 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:14:26 +0000 Dee 2409806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heavens Brooklyn you are so darn clever and creative. Those skirt combinations are fantastic. I so admire your ability to see the potential of converting clothing to suit your style vision. Always a treat to see your beautiful posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409804 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:10:13 +0000 Brooklyn 2409804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ST. I think the other thing I like about a long skirt is that it doesn’t feel office-y. I put on a long skirt in summer and I immediately feel relaxed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409801 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:42:14 +0000 Suntiger 2409801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Prayers for sweet Siena's successful surgery! You know I'm on Team Long Skirt with you! They're just practical, easy to wear, and elegant even when casual. Great job in seeing the potential of the dresses and bossing them around to suit you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409799 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:54:22 +0000 Brooklyn 2409799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! And thank you for the Siena well wishes. I am very nervous about the surgery, although not as nervous as last time. I feel sad for her because she’s just got used to going for slightly longer walks and seeing people again (we had to keep her secluded for the first 6 weeks because she is a total extrovert and gets very excited about seeing people). Now we start over. Sigh. Hopefully this will be it.</p> <p>Carla, I understand the trip hazard concern. I’m careful when I go up stairs. But I don’t have to do that very often.</p> <p>FC (Sharan), I think if you like really long puddling type pants, a maxi skirt or dress has a similar vibe. </p> <p>Sal, if you put an elastic waist on that dress I think it will come out in a similar way to my teal skirt. There will be some pleats around the waist. I find that look a bit difficult to wear, but more so if the skirt/dress is very full. I suspect yours won’t be. What you might try doing is stepping into the dress and sliding it down your hips to see what it would look like as a skirt. Use an elastic belt if you have one to hold it in place. That will give you a good idea of how it’s going to come out and whether it’s worth the effort. I find the scarf over hip trend is a good way to reign in the fullness at the waist, if that bothers you. </p> <p>KG, if you ever decide to dye that dress teal, make sure you contact me and I will give you my secret teal dye formula. It is not RIT teal. My formula is better than RIT teal :)</p> <p>Suz, I am thrilled to join team blue!</p> <p>Karen23, are you in Australia? The dresses are down to $15 now in store. Just saying…</p> <p>Star, LJP, Jaime, Bella, Lisa, Kate, slim cat, I must admit I enjoy the uniqueness of the outcome of these projects. I know I am not going to see my skirt on anyone else. And it can be a talking point with fashion minded friends. Although my mum can’t get her head around it and keeps asking me what was wrong with just wearing it as a dress! </p> <p>Angie, thank you! That is very high praise. I was very happy the pockets landed in a good place - just below my hips. They are quite high up on the dress. Sometimes when I’ve done this type of conversion before I’ve had to remove the pockets - because they end up very low. That’s quite the palaver. And Siena sends lots of licks and gentle head nudges to Sam and Jo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409780 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:21:09 +0000 Lisa 2409780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore how you modify your clothes to make them work for you and your style. Changing dresses into skirts is brilliant! And the colors you select to dye, are always so pretty! You have the best, customized wardrobe and it reminds me of something I once read about Jennifer Aniston. Supposedly she gets everything tailored to fit her and her style, even her tee shirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Long skirts are lovely on you, a signature style that you really rock!</p> <p>Good luck to beautiful Siena with her surgery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409774 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:11 +0000 Kate 2409774@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your creativity always impresses me. Beautiful skirts! My favorite is #4. Siena is a beauty. Best wishes with round two of her surgery! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409771 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:53:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2409771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>These are all so gorgeous, Brooklyn. I love your new skirt wardrobe and your artful styling. Casual elegance at its best! I find skirts difficult to wear, but I think it's mainly that I find it hard to achieve proportions that appeal to me. I'm guessing that a maxi length would be easier than other lengths, because it is more like pants, which I have no difficulty with. You are inspiring me to try a summer maxi skirt.&nbsp;</div><div>Good luck to beautiful Siena. I hope everything goes smoothly for you two!</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409769 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:05:55 +0000 karen23 2409769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look good.&nbsp; What a great idea!&nbsp; I've seen some of the dresses at Target, but never bought any because they're too revealing on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409767 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:17:07 +0000 Jaime 2409767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know how much I admire your clear vision and also patient follow through in finding and modifying pieces until you have exactly what you want. You look amazing in this style and your color stories are a dream.&nbsp;<br />Best of luck to Siena and you on her surgery. Keep us posted when you can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409760 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:07:41 +0000 Sal 2409760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These look awesome Brooklyn - I love them on you. I love the batik and the dusky purples - but they are all fab. And excellent leather sandals too. I admire your vision and talent. Linen is so comfortable in summer I totally agree.</p> <p> I am a long skirt fan - it is hard to find them long enough sometimes. I have a white linen dress I was considering altering to a skirt -or to be honest getting someone else to do it! Do you see this working?</p> <p>All the best for Siena’s surgery- will be good to have that over with and on to the recovery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409759 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:27:47 +0000 Suz 2409759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not have a poison eye for long skirts, either, especially the way you wear them! You wear this look to perfection and show us how it is done. What a great idea to convert those dresses into skirts! And how clever, especially, to size up to get the hip fit that you wanted. They look spectacular on you.&nbsp;</p> <p>My absolute favourites are 4 (so great with the fun pattern!), 8, 13, 14, and every single picture including Siena! She's adorable and clearly adores you! I hope her second operation goes well.&nbsp;</p> <p>Love that you are trying blue for a change! I am happy for you to join my team. :)&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409751 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:33:59 +0000 Carla 2409751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My only quibble with long skirts is the tripping hazard, and that’s personal to&nbsp;<b>me&nbsp;</b>‘cause I have an altered gait. &nbsp;I’m nervous with long dangling scarves, loose belts on coats, and dangling bits on purses/bags. &nbsp;It’s a hold-over from a career working in disability management that I see hazards everywhere! It’s&nbsp;<i>not&nbsp;</i>a poison eye! &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>Chalk me up as a fan of your creativity and initiative, and a fellow linen lover. &nbsp;</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409746 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:12:19 +0000 kellygirl 2409746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! You are so clever and creative. Fab modifications and I love these saturated colors. I purchased I white cotton dress several years ago to dye and hope to get around to it one of these days. It was a Brooklyn inspired purchase/project because I love the teal blues you create. I think I got as far as looking at RIT on line. I love all of these but especially the teal skirt. SO FAB! You and Siena are gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/some-recent-diy-projects-long#post-2409741 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:36:04 +0000 slim cat 2409741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulously executed project - beautiful new addition to your smart elegant summer collection! Love all the skirts - especially first brown/white printed and dyed purple skirt. All the outfits are so polished and detailed - joy to see and inspiration to follow!&nbsp; </p>