Well, in my country the winters are very cold and in the region where I live, very windy. So I love my coats (including fur, sorry if you hate me for being unethical) to be long (eg. mid-thigh or even knee-long). So you could shorten it to you knee, or slightly above. I think you need to get it adjusted on the waist too.Hey girls, my grandma forced one of her furs down to me today but it's absolutely swamping me in terms of length/width and also I feel like the collar's a bit much? I wanted to take it down to the tailors but I wasn't really sure what the best way to go about it was. I was thinking of getting the length shortened until maybe the last button since it comes to nearly mid calf length on me right now (haha I'm a complete shorty) and the sleeve part taken in a bit but also feel like making it too short would compromise the coat? Also I'm not that sure if it'd be worth it and if it'd turn out wearable in the end since getting it tailored would cost quite a bit too.
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Included a photo of it next to a normal sized jacket for me so the hugeness is more apparent
(Also please don't tell me about ethical issues of fur since I'm aware of them, I don't eat meat, this was passed down to me, and I am trying a lot in other ways to cut down any consumption that links to animal mistreatment)
A good tailor will tell you if the coat needs too much adjustment to be worth it.
Beautifully said! I have a very special piece of old jewerly from my (thankfully still alive) grandmother (a silver & ruby medallion with a scene from the Roman period) which I cherish and will cherish forever!Personally, under no circumstance do i think you should sell it or donate it. I lost my grandmother long ago and pulling out her minks every winter just feels right. It is one of those "the best things in life are free" thing.
Early, but dreaming of summer:
Exciting! Congratulations.I got a dress for junior prom. Not sure if this applies to this thread though :x
My latest favorite is a pair of gorgeous YSL nude pumps.. To die! Anyone who hasn't tested the rumor that nude elongates legs is seriously missing out.. It's true!
100% true. My husband knows that when I pull out my nude pumps, I mean business. I'm short (5'6") and my legs are my problem area, but wearing nude heels can make even me look long and lean. Granted, I'm a poor student, so I slum it in Jessica Simpsons...
Thanks! I'm not sure about the specifics (even though prom is this Saturday), but I just made an appointment at a beauty salon since I'm pretty inexperienced with makeup. I did buy my shoes though—they're just brown heeled sandals. I think I'll get my bag today. As my dress is white, I'm not sure what color would go with that. But I suppose any color could potentially match.Exciting! Congratulations.
Have you decided on the rest of your outfit? Hair, makeup, shoes, bag etc?
Have fun! ))Thanks! I'm not sure about the specifics (even though prom is this Saturday), but I just made an appointment at a beauty salon since I'm pretty inexperienced with makeup. I did buy my shoes though—they're just brown heeled sandals. I think I'll get my bag today. As my dress is white, I'm not sure what color would go with that. But I suppose any color could potentially match.