Alter-able? Or return? - YouLookFab Forum

Months ago, I believe it was Una who posted some long vests from Nasty Gal. Well, I fell in love with this one, but it wasn't available in (what I thought was) my size. But I checked back from time to time, and lo and behold, at the end of the season, it pops up in a medium.

Well, as you can see, it's quite big! Weird sizing. I wish I had know, I would have ordered the small way back when I first saw it. The shoulder fit is ok, and even the hip is not terribly big, but there is easily an extra 6 inches of fabric around the middle (and that's holding it loosely). I would probably never wear it buttoned, fwiw.

I think it has potential, but it would be a significant alteration. I have been so thrilled with my other long jackets that I really like the idea of this one. I like that this one has a casual vibe and a dramatic collar, something missing from other long vests I've seen.

Give it to me straight -- is it worth altering or should I just give up on the idea for now and send it back?

This post has 4 photos. Photos uploaded by this member are only visible to other logged in members.

If you aren't a member, but would like to participate, please consider signing up. It only takes a minute and we'd love to have you.

11 years ago

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Return. Not worth the alteration.

Janet

Veteran

*sadface*

annabelle

Ha, Janet, I love the "sadface." But aren't you glad that Angie weighed in, and now you can focus on something that makes you look even more fabulous? I love the colors of what you're wearing underneath, with your coloring!

Where did you get this vest? And yeah, doesn't feel worth alterations...

AM, it was from Nasty Gal (despite the name, they have some good stuff ;-).

Annabelle, I love long jackets but have such a hard time with fit with them (because hips, grr). When I find something cool and it doesn't work, it's such a bummer. It's a very straight, large cut, though.

catgirl

I got the smallest size in citron and it was huge on me. Big and long. I did not feel it oculd be altered because it had raw edges and really would need to be completely resewn.

Ah, Una, I didn't realize! The citron one was a different cut, but I guess the same maker. Weird that they cut so huge! Bummer it didn't work for you either.

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

Striking, and I can see this kind of piece really working for you. I agree, though, something tailored like that would be a lot of work to remake, and probably expensive to boot.

Staysfit

Too bad it's large on you. I like the collar and the color. I'm not a seamstress but I'm guessing it's the pockets that make the alteration most difficult? How can you take in enough fabric from the front with them in the way? They are an interesting part of the design. If you pull all the material from the back, the vest might not hang on you in the way you are expecting. Angie's advice is the sad truth huh?! So sorry. Hopefully you can find something similar somewhere else.

chadya

cool garment but too big for you

Category