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No except for shortening the length a little ‘cause I have short legs. 🙂
Long vest but perfect silhouette with the little decreasing at the waist, but that’s written in the pattern.

And you left the front open instead of knitting it solid?

I didn’t. I love that kind of neck. Maybe not traditionally vest shaped for you. 🙁
Of course, you could pick up neck stitches and do a ribbed neckband. It would be slightly squarish, but not overly so. Maybe garter stitch would look good. hmmmmm
I know how it is. That’s why we spend so much time looking for patterns. I’m in the middle of that process myself.

I like the tunic as a tunic and am thinking that I will try it too. The neck is fun and the pockets would be nice to have.