DIY: Taking in the Denim dress(?)

I got this from Uniqlo. It was on sale for $29.90. Image via Polyvore

I was inspired by this look via Stockholm Street Style

But somehow it didn’t look right. I attribute it to the fact that I’m 5 1′ and the large size denim top looked like it was going to swallow me whole. Why did I get a large? Because the medium pinched my shoulders which are really broad for my height. I’m not complaining, I like my shoulders ( and my ears). So I did some alteration and reduced the bulk from this:

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To this:

By taking in the sides and the sleeves