I bought this dress a while back because I loved the print.        It’s sort of floral in an abstract kinda way, which a not-too-flowery gal like myself really likes.   From far away, it looks like a floral print, but look at it up close!       However…I had no idea what to do with the thing.  I thought of making it into a blousy top (sans collar)…but wasn’t so thrilled by the idea.  Finally, I decided to make it into a halter dress with an empire waist.     First off, I removed that ridonkulous lace collar.  Then I hacked off the top of the dress right under the arms, like so.     …