For this very reason, I avoid this dress in my closet. I mean, if I wore it to church I'd be worried every time I stood up, crossed my legs, or walked too briskly that 1 of my 7 buttons would call it quits. Or all 7 of them, for that matter.
Dress: Downeast Shoes: Target
I have been debating (for 3.5 years) whether or not I should cut this dress in half and just wear it as a blouse. 
Dress: Downeast Skirt: Target Shoes: Target
So, what do you say? Should I take my scissors to the Circus Dress?
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NOOOO!!! I love this dress! Maybe you could use some cleverly hidden safety pins on this bad boy to feel more comfortable in it? Plus, if you want to wear it as a top, just throw a skirt on over it like you did above. No need to cut!
I agree with above comment. Wear a slip under.. maybe a full slip. So cute worn either way
-H
LOVE the dress! don't cut it!!
i'd be parnoid too about the buttons -- but its such a cute dress! maybe get a slip to wear under it? i do also like it as a blouse too ... what a predicament!
For sure don't cut the dress. How about you just sew up the middle seam and leave the button on the top to be done or undone for dress removal. don't you dare cut it.
Oh and get some good wears out of it before you have children because at that point you won't want to wear anything that isn't midcalf because your kids will embarrass you by pulling it up at church.
i love this dress and think you should definitely keep it as a dress!! the polka-dots are super cute and i think it's great just layering a skirt over it to transform into a dress!
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You write so well. I think I like it more as a dress , maybe sew the buttons bit up? x hivenn
No leave it a dress and just wear it both ways it is so pretty.
This dress is loud and crowded?! Not at all! It's cute the way it is. I agree, if you wear a slip (a full slip, I should think) underneath it'll be fine.
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I love this dress either way - as a shirt or in its original format because it is awesome and looks amazing on you!!
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I love it either way honestly. And in answer to your comment on my blog-check f21 online for really cheap jeans; the ones I am wearing there were 9.50 :)
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oh my gosh! i have this same dress and have the same problem, and you are genius for thinking of the blouse. i know that the commenters have good intentions but really, this dress is hard to maneuver and its cuteness comes at great risks, especially when you are playing the organ at church and it comes unbuttoned (not that i know from experience). i also have this dress in the black with tiny polka dots version and i think i'm going to go blousey on both of them. bless you monica.
I like them both ways.
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I LOVE both ways!!
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the dress is adorraabbllee
BUT if made into a top would make an amazing layering piece.
hard call.
if it's not comfy, i'd give it the snip!
BUT, thats just my fashion philosophy haha
Thanks! haha your description of this dress is hilarious.
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Hey, it looks so cute as a top, if you'd get more use out of it, i say go for it!
i recently turned a dress i never wear into a skirt!
Chic on the Cheap
If you'd cut it I'd be FOREVER angry with you. If you can't love this 7 button beauty, please send it to me! I will welcome it with open arms (but not too far open or the buttons would pop :D)
LOVE it!
hmm tricky! Looks great both ways, it would be a shame to chop it! I think the slip idea is a good one : )
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STOOOOOOOPPPPP. Do not, I repeat DO NOT cut the circus dress. It's fabulous just the way it is! Buy a sip to go underneath but leave that pretty baby alone.
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This is a great dress, and as shown, you can wear it either as a dress OR a blouse as is, so I would go with the advice of other commenters and wear a slip underneath when the situation calls for it, and keep it as a dress!
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Love the dress and a little micro tiny girl wont pop a button ;)
My vote is no...keep it as a dress...Love your style, and yes, happy to follow back;)
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No. Don't cut the dress. It's very trendy. Just use a reliable belt to ensure safety. :) Thanks for visiting fashion trends blog, by the way. I followed your blog too. :)
You should do whatever would make you most comfortable. I'm for the wear-with-a-slip approach, because this dress is Fantastic (with a capital F) if you think you'd wear it that way. But, if you'd feel better with it as a blouse, then go for it! :)
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I love this dress, it's so fabulous even as a top. Dun cut it up! :)
You are looking gorgeous in it, your hair is so lovely.
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I like that dress so much and I think you shouldn't cut it ! You look so pretty in it and the only thing I'd do it would be to make sure the buttons won't fall down LOL Ciao from Italy !
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sooooo sweet dress!!!
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I would definitely trim the dress. I am a fan of shorter styles, though. Show me some skin, baby. That's how I roll.
That being said, I still love this dress. I don't think it is that loud. It's more ... crazy ... than loud.
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You look gorgeous! I love your dress!!
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definitely agree w/ the crowd. DO NOT cut that dress!!! if you're feeling crafty (and were going to make a blouse) just sew on a few more buttons?
the black skirt can use a pair of scissors though. it'd look great at the knee.
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i love it as a dress! it's so cute!!! you look great in it :)
Don't cut it! You can already wear it as a blouse by tucking it in, and if you've been this hesitant to do it you shouldn't...it looks darn cute both ways (dress and blouse).
I think the dress is amazing! If you can get away with wearing a skirt over it to do both options that would be sweet. :)
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No! No! Don't cut it! This is amazing!!!!
Get a slipper dress! You know the stuff you put under dresses that you want to make sure not to see through...
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My husband just said, "she looks like she pulled this from your wardrobe." Ha ha. I love the look!
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i think you should leave it as a dress so if anything you can also wear it as a top but still have the versatility of the dress love it so cute!
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LOVE the dress!! However, with the skirt is adorable too. 3 hours is a long time to be paranoid about clothing, so I think comfort takes priority here!
no need for scissors! i think it looks great on its own or tucked in a skirt :)
No don't cut it. It is so fabulous. You look cute in it.
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I absolutely love it as a dress. It's also cute as a skirt! Just take a cue from me--keep it as a dress, but wear it both ways. Makes it twice as versatile!
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And by skirt, I clearly me "shirt." Hah.
That dress is fabulous!! You shouldn't cut it! Maybe you can wear a slip underneath to feel come comfy? Or reinforce the buttons?
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i LOVE the dress!!! it's very cute as a blouse too, but the dress is much more fun! a slip will do the trick!
Crazy! I have nearly this exact same dress! Here: http://spoilsofwear.blogspot.com/2011/03/polka-dotty.html
Only it's from Forever 21 and the ruffles might be a little different. And this one fits you GREAT, mine is a little big. Never thought to wear it as a top - will have to try that sometime!
You call it the circus dress? I call it the CLOWN dress! I love that dress and wear it all the time! I've never had a problem with the buttons! Strange...
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if it means you wear it more... totally chop it!
I really like that dress and it is so flattering on you!
oh gosh NOOOO! That dress is SUPER cute and sheek on you!
I know I'm behind, but my thought is that if you don't wear it now keeping it as a dress does you no good. If you'll wear it as a top more I would say cut it!
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