https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:02:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023869 Thu, 02 May 2019 13:57:09 +0000 Sally B 2023869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mmm ... back to the drawing board. Thanks ladies for your input. I have a black court shoe might go with that, lower heel but dressier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023857 Thu, 02 May 2019 13:40:10 +0000 lyn67 2023857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't see any heels on the gladiators and they look too casual (and skimpy) to my eyes, too. The dress is quite formal(&amp;beautiful!!!) so really needs somehow a dressier sandal. Would like to see the end result as for learning about the right length and perfect shoe choice for my own self, too! Thank you for posting!:-)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023855 Thu, 02 May 2019 13:35:17 +0000 Angie 2023855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try those with the dress after it's been hemmed, and assess if you can get away with it. They might work!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023849 Thu, 02 May 2019 13:29:50 +0000 Lesley 2023849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, Gigi, I'm 5'2" also... maybe something about our shrimpy status makes us extra-picky about hemlines! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023833 Thu, 02 May 2019 12:32:27 +0000 RobinF 2023833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good color but I also think too casual.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023828 Thu, 02 May 2019 12:27:28 +0000 cjh 2023828@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The gladiator sandals read quite casual to me, especially if the dress is shorter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023767 Thu, 02 May 2019 01:34:05 +0000 Sally B 2023767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about these? Match the dress and have a little heel. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023753 Thu, 02 May 2019 00:18:07 +0000 Sally B 2023753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone! I will go with a sandal with small heel and definitely have a bit of foot showing due to my height. Appreciate your feedback. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023751 Thu, 02 May 2019 00:14:21 +0000 always trying 2023751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, ankle and small block heels like Angie showed.&nbsp; I think they look dressier than wedges or platforms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023733 Wed, 01 May 2019 22:11:34 +0000 cjh 2023733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Check the Nina brand dressy shoes. Nordstrom has lots of styles, sandals and pumps with various heel heights and foot coverage. </p> <p>I’d personally prefer to see a long dress as long (almost floor length) or midi (tea) length, not ankle length, as that makes me feel it’s a long dress hemmed up too short. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023715 Wed, 01 May 2019 20:27:51 +0000 Gigi 2023715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with&nbsp;<b>Lesley.&nbsp;</b>I am short (5'2"), and I find that the most flattering length for long dresses/skirts on me is right above the ground, but not above the ankle. When skirts end right above the ankle, I look dumpy. Basically, I like the skirt as long as it can be without my tripping on it. That usually means the hem hits right at the vamp of my shoe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023676 Wed, 01 May 2019 17:48:04 +0000 Lesley 2023676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually don't want to see ankle with this dress, but I do want to see some foot! The front half of your foot in its elegant sandals should be visible. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023674 Wed, 01 May 2019 17:37:36 +0000 The Cat 2023674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hemline a little above the ankle bone would be lovely.</p> <p>How about a slingback with closed toe? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023658 Wed, 01 May 2019 16:16:46 +0000 Sara L. 2023658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with showing some ankle.&nbsp; I like the sandals that Angie posted too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023652 Wed, 01 May 2019 16:03:31 +0000 Angie 2023652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are comfy:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023650 Wed, 01 May 2019 15:48:44 +0000 Angie 2023650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A formal sandal is the way to go! Your dress is KILLER.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023647 Wed, 01 May 2019 15:43:24 +0000 Anonymous 2023647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I say hem also, and yes to sandals </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023627 Wed, 01 May 2019 14:40:28 +0000 Sally B 2023627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie. I would love to wear a sandal but not sure as the dress is quite formal. I have some kitten heel tie ups in metallic tones?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023618 Wed, 01 May 2019 14:24:54 +0000 Angie 2023618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Showing a little ankle and more of the foot/shoe is good. May I suggest a sandal?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023608 Wed, 01 May 2019 13:37:40 +0000 Sally B 2023608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aww thanks Robin. I think ankle length looks better too with just a bit of shoe showing but like to hear other's advice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023604 Wed, 01 May 2019 13:19:17 +0000 RobinF 2023604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am the same height as you and on myself I prefer to see a little ankle. It seems more flattering to me and not like the dress is just too long. Looks nice on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/advice-on-dress-length-please#post-2023603 Wed, 01 May 2019 13:06:27 +0000 Sally B 2023603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am 160cm or 5'2". I need to get this dress hemmed. Ideally, I would like to wear sandals but it is a wedding guest dress so feel like it needs a heel. I can only wear a small heel or a platform shoe all one level as I gave flat feet. I feel because I am short it will look better if I get it hemmed at ankle length rather than floor length due to my apple shaped body. Thoughts please? </p>