Reworking a Summer Outfit
I try not to own any clothes I feel I need to apologize for if someone compliments me on them. I used to keep clothing that was gifted to me, or things I purchased that weren’t necessarily a favorite (but were within my budget), but now if I don’t feel comfortable in it, I find someone it suits better to give it to, or occasionally donate it. Life’s too short to be apologizing for clothes! I loved this shirt the moment I was it in the J Peterman catalog a few years ago, and the color is one of my favorites. But it never fit me very well, so I decided to hem it up, take off the sleeves, and make the fit less boxy. I ended up having to put sone darts in, but I really like the look it has now. And I was able to use the fabric from the hem to finish off the armholes, so it’s all a perfect match yet! The pants I purchased this summer, hoping for a wide-legged look, and while they fit, they came off as more bootcut than I’d hoped. I inserted a strip of fabric into the insea...
