tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post1813545669777603508..comments2024-03-20T12:01:00.233+00:00Comments on Susie So So: Short and SweetSuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-45825160743666204842016-06-07T22:48:54.559+01:002016-06-07T22:48:54.559+01:00It's about £10 over here for a hem but that de...It's about £10 over here for a hem but that depends probably on where you live in the UK. I didn't want to risk it and my sis wasn't going to Hong Kong for a while or normally I give her some alterations to take over there as it's so much cheaper and then she brings them back for me but as she's not going till October, I wasn't going to get to wear it this year so I just went with it! <br /><br />And that wrapping paper? Primark's finest. £1 a roll :)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-42164989730674126152016-06-06T16:13:19.450+01:002016-06-06T16:13:19.450+01:00Sue, how much did she charge you for that type of ...Sue, how much did she charge you for that type of alteration? I know we've got a currency difference but a ballpark figure works.<br /><br />I love the different colors and patterns in your flat lay (first picture) up top. I want that wrapping paper!Shutterbug Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753859006730802394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-46248641360332745042016-05-27T21:06:21.577+01:002016-05-27T21:06:21.577+01:00Thank you Tanya. They're kind of classic and h...Thank you Tanya. They're kind of classic and have now been going four years. And there's still lots of wear to be had out of them!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-42708961763437245012016-05-27T21:05:42.325+01:002016-05-27T21:05:42.325+01:00Thank you Michelle! I think I did the right thing ...Thank you Michelle! I think I did the right thing - let's hope I get a few more wears out of this summer providing the weather plays ball! And a trip to London town - lucky girl!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-17631017610793555332016-05-27T21:04:30.785+01:002016-05-27T21:04:30.785+01:00Thank you Helen - that means a lot as I think you ...Thank you Helen - that means a lot as I think you have your style nailed really well too and I think it comes down to understanding what does and doesn't work for your own proportions. It was a bit much before and I know there will be people thinking, I could have bought that dress off her in the length it was but hey ho, you have to try these things sometimes. It was worth the gamble!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-79491783268042839292016-05-27T21:02:31.757+01:002016-05-27T21:02:31.757+01:00This midi wasn't even a midi on me, it was a m...This midi wasn't even a midi on me, it was a maxi. I just didn't feel I was pulling it off convincingly much as I liked the idea of having a longer length dress. I just think there was too much going on for me. It does feel much more like me though with it being the shorter length now.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-42949973492215314582016-05-27T21:01:24.398+01:002016-05-27T21:01:24.398+01:00Thank you! It only took me a year to get round to ...Thank you! It only took me a year to get round to sorting it out!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-8546243792826249012016-05-27T21:00:56.886+01:002016-05-27T21:00:56.886+01:00I'm going to do nothing with the spare fabric....I'm going to do nothing with the spare fabric. There's nothing much I can do with it. It was quite scary when I was at the alterers when I said I wanted it taking up to the knee. I was stood in my dress before the lady and she took a pair of scissors and took a whacking 10 inches or so off to make it easier to pin. I nearly fainted.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-34827299036605549322016-05-27T20:58:21.010+01:002016-05-27T20:58:21.010+01:00Thanks Sue. I think it needed it chopping down for...Thanks Sue. I think it needed it chopping down for me. Put it this way, the young uns didn't bat an eyelid at me wearing it and they usually pass judgement if I'm not in jeans. Now if it had been full length, I think it would have caught their eye and they would have had something to say like "I'm not sure that's really you, Mummy. You look weird".Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-17242399149271901712016-05-27T20:56:42.816+01:002016-05-27T20:56:42.816+01:00I think you're right Sara, it must be spring g...I think you're right Sara, it must be spring getting to me and making me do the colour thing. And I have to shop at &Other Stories online as well - we don't have any stores where I am. I always have to visit the one in London too!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656222741423910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-43614091126399913392016-05-27T10:38:53.792+01:002016-05-27T10:38:53.792+01:00Oh, and those Primark sandals are lovely too.Oh, and those Primark sandals are lovely too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990047543978625527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-91619466488407040202016-05-27T08:59:24.822+01:002016-05-27T08:59:24.822+01:00Oh Sue! You have worked wonders here! Lopping off ...Oh Sue! You have worked wonders here! Lopping off the dress to the knee makes it so perfect for you. Love it! I'm off to London Town tomorrow so looking forward to a mooch around & Other Stories :0) Let me know if you want me to check anything out for you! ;0) xxCuratingMihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772398808846950425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-51141630805729674092016-05-27T06:52:38.920+01:002016-05-27T06:52:38.920+01:00So, so much better Sue...I'm vertically challe...So, so much better Sue...I'm vertically challenged like you and sometimes a mass of print can just take you over! We can definitely wear longer lengths<br />lengths...your pleated skirt is perfect on you...but not print, volume and length...just all too nightie looking! The new length is a triumph, and that colour is stunning on you ...One of my favourite colours too! You know your style so well!<br />Helen xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024177225558143342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-85890740663653432832016-05-27T06:46:01.207+01:002016-05-27T06:46:01.207+01:00That looks so much better on you. Midi dresses can...That looks so much better on you. Midi dresses can be very flattering, but it makes all the difference for the hem to hit the right spot on your legs. It looks so much more you like that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14990047543978625527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-60515481803902368362016-05-27T06:32:14.986+01:002016-05-27T06:32:14.986+01:00Wow - what a difference. You nailed it!Wow - what a difference. You nailed it!kplondonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09674918164779295624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-44289680683463442072016-05-26T20:49:50.925+01:002016-05-26T20:49:50.925+01:00I agree about hacking those extra inches off, the ...I agree about hacking those extra inches off, the mass of blue/maxi length was overwhelming before but it looks just right after the alteration - good work! What are you going to make out of your spare fabric? I always think I'll do something fab, but never get round to it! Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859335916158847267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-28361728160125332432016-05-26T19:53:28.892+01:002016-05-26T19:53:28.892+01:00Gorgeous Sue. Great alteration ;) Sue xxGorgeous Sue. Great alteration ;) Sue xxhighstreetedited https://www.blogger.com/profile/04393856610048479087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6530322011980194624.post-69053999683741090432016-05-26T18:39:09.062+01:002016-05-26T18:39:09.062+01:00Good to see you wearing colour again Sue-must be s...Good to see you wearing colour again Sue-must be spring! Love that blue and I think the dress looks fab both in the before and after. Wish I could shop at & other stories (I visited last time I was in London)!Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15396033419285352952noreply@blogger.com