Aida ~

19 Comments

• Jonesy replied 11 years ago

  Do you love the style? If yes, then maybe it's worth extensive altering. If not, then I would return it and find something you love. I have a bit of a poison eye for fluttery sleeves like that, so I would vote to make it sleeveless.

• Diana replied 11 years ago

  Hmm, I kind of like the oversized, flowy nature of this top but I do think it's a little big. I think the easiest way to have it taken in would be at the side seams so maybe try pinning it there are seeing what it looks like?

  The top I was wearing today (with the slouchy black pants) also does that hugely deep from the side thing that yours is doing. I usually just combat this by either tucking (or, as I did today, pseudo tucking to rein in that back-to-front volume) or sticking it under a blazer, which sort of functions to flatten it a bit.

  I really like the shape it makes in the back!

• Lyn D. replied 11 years ago

  I don't mind the sleeves but it does look too big as is. If you love it I would alter or try with a belt to bring it in at the waist. The print and colour are lovely and suit you well. Is there an option to size down?

• rae replied 11 years ago

  I think my vote is to return... between the sleeves and sides, that's a lot of alteration.

• Kyle replied 11 years ago

  Great top, Aida, but I'm not feeling it at this size. It seems really girly girl -- maybe it is the sleeves -- and feels a little out of synch with what I am used to seeing you wear. I am NOT saying that your looks are not feminine because they are, but I never get a frilly girly vibe if that makes sense. I'm a sucker for emerald and for polka dots, though. I think you could find ways to make it work if you want to keep it because it's a gift from your sis.

• Janet replied 11 years ago

  I'm with Rae.

• Meredith1953 replied 11 years ago

  How does it look belted? That would rein in the volume which is the main thing that is throwing me off.

• Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

  I love the colours but the fit isn't the best. I vote return Aida.

• Jaime replied 11 years ago

  I also don't love the sleeves and it is way too big as is, obviously. Colors and pattern are smashing.

• Sveta replied 11 years ago

  It is too boxy in the wrong way and alterations may be expensive. I vote return also.

• catgirl replied 11 years ago

  I'd return - it's too big and the fiddling with it doesn't seem worth it. Too bad because it's lovely, but the other blouse is too!

• Joy replied 11 years ago

  Another return vote. This blouse just doesn't look like your style to me besides being way too big.

• ManidipaM replied 11 years ago

  I'm with Diana.

• Deborah replied 11 years ago

  I think I would return. Fiddly to alteramd I must admit I am not crazy about the fluttery sleeves. I think you could do much better.

• Kiwichik replied 11 years ago

  I like what the blouse looks like when you pull it in to define your waist but if the alterations are significant it might be better to return.

• Scarlet replied 11 years ago

  I think it looks great with the sides taken in a little. It also looks like a great blouse for tucking when you want to or layering under something else because the material is so light. FWIW I do tend to keep gifts and make them work when possible.

• harmonica replied 11 years ago

  I'm with Deborah and Joy. Return

• Heather replied 11 years ago

  May I ask if it will hurt your sister's feelings if you return?

  I agree with everyone else that it is too large for you. Is it lined? Perhaps it is worth the alterations just because it was a gift from your sweet sis. :)

  Happy Belated Birthday, BTW! <3 Sorry I missed it!

• Aida replied 11 years ago

  Thank you all for the great and wise input. The alterations are iffy and may not solve all the issues so I think I will return. My sister wouldn't be offended in the least (she'd rather I have something awesome that I'll wear a lot), and then we can shop together for something better :)

  Kyle, yes it is definitely girlier (probably too much so) than what I normally go for so thank you for pointing that out. I think the pretty colors and giant polka dots had me roped in!

  Heather, thank youuu :D