Turn Any Maxi Into a Mini WITHOUT Cutting

2 Materials
5 Minutes
Easy

Here, I’m going to show you how to turn a maxi dress into a mini dress without cutting it or making any permanent changes to it.


Don’t believe that it can be done? Let me show you what to do!

Tools and materials:

  • Maxi dress
  • Skinny belt
Dress hack


Putting belt on

1. Put belt on

Start by putting on a skinny belt around your waist.

Turning belt around

2. Turn belt around

Now, turn the belt around so that the buckle is behind your back.

Tucking dress under belt

3. Tuck dress under belt

Proceed to bring the dress up and tuck it under your belt like so.

Pulling dress over belt

4. Pull dress over belt

Then, pull the dress up and over the belt, this will have the effect of shortening it.

Turn any maxi into a mini WITHOUT cutting

Turn any maxi into a mini WITHOUT cutting

Here is the finished look - we have successfully shortened the dress, and this new mini dress look has a really seamless finish.


This is such a great way to shorten a long dress without permanently altering it. Bear in mind that this hack works best with thinner fabrics.


Give it a go for yourself, and let me know what you think!


For some more style hacks, check out 2 New Ways to Wear an Open Back Top.


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Suggested materials:
  • Maxi dress
  • Skinny belt

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