RESIZING AN OVERSIZED SHIFT DRESS

Since discovering the sizing up for extra hem length trick, my whole shopping experience has changed. I can't tell you how many clothing pieces I've fallen in love with but had to pass on because they were just a few inches too short. But now I just size up two or three (or even four or five) sizes, take them home and tailor them to fit, and suddenly I have a killer dress that is long enough for me to be comfortable. Such was the case with this simple sweatshirt shift dress from Target . So much potential, but a few inches too short. I sized up to an XL, and with a few simple cuts and seams it has now taken its place among my favorite dresses. ...