Dress slightly too big, where to take in?

[nitgel]

Hi i've just bought \link{https://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/dresses-442/linen-blend-belted-pinafore-dress-8773552?geoip=noredirect&cmpid=ppc_pla_UK_ip&utm_medium=cpc&tsrc=vdna&istCompanyId=38aa0d7f-6514-4cb3-bbdc-df0d32d48b7f&istFeedId=a21748eb-2fe6-47b2-bb85-98b6bd5b1f3f&istItemId=watllrrrt&istBid=tztx&gclid=CjwKCAjw1f_pBRAEEiwApp0JKMg1-PbiO9oDEcdqiq07P0T72ZaWqpqy0PkxbLUSWaf5mxKmjeM3FRoCMpEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds\this} which is really nice but slightly baggy under the arms and the straps could do with being a bit tighter.

Where do it take it in, directly under the arms in a 'v' shape? and the straps at the back? i don't have a machine so would hand sew

The link isn't working for me. Could you take to a dressmaker? Usually would cost around £10-£15 for simple alterations and they'd know where best to take in.

Link works for me .

Yes ,try with safety pins first under arms to check fit . The straps either fold on them selves and sew across or release stitching where they join the back and slide further in . Restitch .

Although make sure you wash it first . It looks loose on model and the wash might soften the fabric enough for it to look ok

Thanks trumpton it was cheap and don't really want go spend another 15 on a dressmaker as I'm a cheapskate

@nitgel
Sensible not cheapskate !