https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:22:31 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1945055 Sat, 04 Aug 2018 15:39:56 +0000 anne 1945055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks guys. I think I'm just going to revert to having this as a layering blouse!&nbsp; &nbsp;I have had this same problem on blouses that are much looser so not confident it wouldn't happen even if I could let out the side seam (I don't think I could) and I am not really sure about&nbsp; &nbsp;that moving the button.<br />I'm not really in a "button down" strange at the moment, though this one is beautiful, so I think I'm happy to just leave it for occasional outfits underneath things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1944829 Fri, 03 Aug 2018 22:12:53 +0000 The Cat 1944829@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, too gape-y. Try moving the button. If that doesn't solve the problem I have no better advice than letting the shirt go and buy a bigger one instead. Janet's tips sound useful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1944276 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:49:40 +0000 cjh 1944276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may be able to let out the side seam from the underarm down about 6-8 inches and gain that extra inch or so right where you need it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1944157 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:07:31 +0000 Janet 1944157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another thought: In my experience, when a button front gapes this much when you're standing still taking a photo, it's even worse when you move around in a typical day's activities. My test is to put my hands on my hips, or pick up something the size of a shoe box with both hands and lift it up onto a shelf at about eye level. What happens then? Does the shirt fall back in place? Or does it stay gapped? If you're always tugging and adjusting after every move, that's only a recipe for annoyance.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1944156 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:02:19 +0000 Adriana 1944156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have sometimes let out the side seam a bit, but then it gets wider over all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1944154 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 12:58:10 +0000 Liz 1944154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>I've found fashion tape in the notions section of a fabric store. <br /></div><div>However, the tape I've found isn't nearly sticky enough to hold a gap like this closed -- the fabric is pulling hard. I'd have to sew that closed. So my answer to your question is, yes, this is too gape-y. <br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1944070 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 06:33:14 +0000 karen13 1944070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have done the stitch it and pull it over my head thing. It works well, but test it with a pin first to make sure it is doable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943975 Thu, 02 Aug 2018 01:52:29 +0000 anne 1943975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>Angie - no - it looks like that without the jacket.</div><div><br /></div><div>This isn't the first time I've had gaping in this spot. The pussy bow blouse I've recently worn out had it too but the bow covered it.</div><div><br /></div><div>What do you think of the moving button solution?<br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943751 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:33:16 +0000 Angie 1943751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, too much gape. Is the jacket pulling and making it gape?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943741 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:51:30 +0000 Janet 1943741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try fashion tape if you can find it, but personally I get too annoyed with shirts that do this and end up getting rid of them. Maybe your tolerance level is higher than mine. :-)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943737 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:41:50 +0000 anne 1943737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lyn and Sara, thanks for the ideas. Not sure where to buy fashion tape but I don't think it would be difficult to find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943712 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:56:25 +0000 Sara L. 1943712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I use double sided fashion tape to fix small issues like that.&nbsp; It's temporary but since you don't always wear it alone, that might be fine.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943703 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:45:47 +0000 lyn67 1943703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would simply pin it&nbsp; for the day (invisible done&nbsp; from backwards) though it requires some skills:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943659 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 11:16:13 +0000 kkards 1943659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'd try adding a tank/camisole underneath and unbutton one more button.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943632 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 09:08:44 +0000 Staysfit 1943632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You should try moving the button a bit. It may work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943624 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:47:38 +0000 anne 1943624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rachy - that's an interesting idea</p> <p>Sis- thanks for the thought.&nbsp;but the shirt is too fitted to go over the head.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943623 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:44:48 +0000 Sisi 1943623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Give a stitch.&nbsp;Of course then you will wear the shirt slipping it from&nbsp; the head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943621 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:33:09 +0000 rachylou 1943621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Move the button over a little? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943612 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:41:23 +0000 anne 1943612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you cardiff girl. I haven't had a lot of success with studs in the past though - maybe they weren't strong enough but they would just undo a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943608 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:34:00 +0000 Cardiff girl 1943608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely colour.Doesnt look too bad in the photos but if it’s bothering you why not put a little stud fastener at that point between the buttons to prevent the gape? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/too-gape-y#post-1943604 Wed, 01 Aug 2018 06:23:56 +0000 anne 1943604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is this too gape-y?</p> <p>This lovely shirt from Suz (still in great condition) is a wonderful fit and colour - but there is a slight gape in the lower part of my bust.</p> <p>So far I've only worn it with a scarf or dress over it, but this morning thought - maybe it isn't so bad by itself.</p> <p>What are your thoughts?. </p>