https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:47:08 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556961 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:03:13 +0000 Aida 1556961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh looking forward to the final result! I was set to vote for #2 as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556901 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:11:28 +0000 Elizabeth P 1556901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous dress Peri, I think it will be perfect for your wedding.</p> <p>I wanna see the Vince lemming dress!&nbsp; Mine is on it's way... also hoping it will work for a wedding in late Sept. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556895 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 17:01:09 +0000 Peri 1556895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! Stopping at the tailors was the last of many errands this morning so I was reading reposes on my phone all along the way.</p> <p>Seems the vote was split between #2 and #3, but since Angie gets 10 votes I went with #2. Plus, that was what the tailor picked also. :)</p> <p>She advised taking the side seams in at the top, but not at the waist or bottom. I said yes on that too...taking in at the waist would just make my apple (that's the kindest wording but I have to say I'm currently feeling extremely unkind about it and in consequence, me) belly more obvious and she didn't agree with tapering at the hem. I will go with her advice there because of the reason Janet mentioned...I think I take lousy photos and need to work on a better set-up.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's hoping! This is desperation dressing for a wedding Saturday. I had high hopes for the Vince magic dress, but it is still too hot here (85) for that dress. Plus I'm still deciding...DH says it looks like pajamas, but that post is coming! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556889 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:50:11 +0000 Liz 1556889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd check the seams on the torso -- I can't really tell from the pictures how it fits, but the silhouette reminds me more of sheath dresses from the 90s, when they were what (to our eyes today) looks quite loose overall.&nbsp;</p> <p>* Skirt tapering. You can see this most easily if you lay the dress flat on a table. Side seams angled out are a-line. Side seams that are straight from hip to hem are ... um, straight. Tapered means the seams angle IN from hip to hem. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556877 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:39:31 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1556877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 2 as well. The just-below-knees version of midi is still current, plus it looks very nice with the other proportions of the dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556869 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:25:12 +0000 Janet 1556869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd say I prefer 2 or 3 but I'd like to see photos from a more straight on angle -- I suspect that the angle we're seeing shows a little more leg coverage because you're holding the camera up at chest level. I know this is tough to do in a mirror! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556860 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 16:02:51 +0000 unfrumped 1556860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote #2. Right below knee so it is still above calf. This dress, on you, works really well for that length and it's such a HEWI that I'd <u>jump</u> at the chance to&nbsp; have a classic, elegant dress at that length. There are loads of dresses at or above knee to be had, or ones that don't translate well to longer length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556842 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:45:28 +0000 Peri 1556842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting! Tapered how? In near the hem so it doesn't go A line, or in all over for a more fitted look? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556833 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:31:49 +0000 Suz 1556833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So great that you will save this dress. I like it at all lengths, but tapered a bit. Especially if below the knee.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556816 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 15:02:10 +0000 Angie 1556816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A little hem and side seam taper could work, Peri. I like #2 best. More elegant that #3.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556768 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:25:15 +0000 Liz 1556768@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 and 3 (check to see if it needs tapering, so the skirt doesn't go square on you). Does it fit OK in the torso or does it need to be slimmed there?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556759 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 14:00:36 +0000 Elly 1556759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both 2 and 3 but I'm a crafty midi lover and sometimes give bad advice because in my head everyone has long legs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556758 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:59:16 +0000 Jaime 1556758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see any problem thighs but like #3 the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556757 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:58:52 +0000 donnat 1556757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@ knees </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556756 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:58:40 +0000 Ankita 1556756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To be honest I love the dress at the original length, but if you're not feeling it I totally understand :)<br /> I think at the knee #3 looks great on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556751 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:54:04 +0000 Shelly 1556751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote at knees.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556747 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:51:49 +0000 shoppingisfun 1556747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At knees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-all-perfect-dress-length#post-1556744 Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:49:33 +0000 Peri 1556744@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In my never ending dress search I'm pulling out this ancient long silk sheath. Except for the length (and probably the embroidered matching cardigan ) I don't see much that looks dated. Is it worth hemming? The color is beautiful...navy with a kick...and the quality is very high.</p> <p>Advice? I would wear it with pointy toe flats.&nbsp;</p> <p>1) No, forget it.<br />2) Hem right below knees<br />3) Hem at knees<br />4) Hem a bit above knees</p> <p>Relevant...I'm not squeamish about showing my knees. They aren't pretty, but I don't think anyone's are! I'm just squeamish about showing squishy thighs! </p>