https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 13:32:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334355 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:43:58 +0000 Vix 334355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Dianthus --</p> <p>Late to the party but glad you're going to see how it feels to wear at that length. </p> <p>I think it would look great shorter as well, but you have the proportions to carry off the trendier and/or retro length, so why not go for it?</p> <p>I'm all about the leg-lengthening shoe for myself, but given what you're "working with" your shoe choice looks fine to me -- especially if you want to wear this around town/more casually vs for more of an event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334337 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:15:29 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 334337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback. I am going to leave the length as is and try it with a few shoe and bag options. I can always have it altered later if I change my mind. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334311 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:34:04 +0000 Linn 334311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334246 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:10:22 +0000 Refugee 334246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely dress. I sit in the 'do not shorten camp.' I do think a shoe with a lower vamp or thinner straps would send this dress right over the top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334242 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:57:29 +0000 Anh 334242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like this length. I have an old floral dress in that midi length too and I really like it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334234 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:50:10 +0000 sarah 334234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This dress is so flattering on you. I agree about keeping it long - I think that the length works better with that silhouette. It would look nice with a bit of brightly colored jewelry (red, turquoise, purple?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334206 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:49:38 +0000 Jonesy 334206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the dress on you--it looks very elegant and chic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334159 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 14:15:01 +0000 Queen Mum 334159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a great dress on you Dianthus!<br /> I love the black and white combo, but as others said, you could also use a fun colored shoe for something different. Also, does the belt come off or is it attached? A red or yellow belt would also be a fun option. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334084 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:48:59 +0000 Reneeb 334084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The dress looks great on you and I like the length. Maybe wear it a few times at the length it is and if you don't really like it then shorten it. I like the sandals but I am 5" 2 and found if I wear shoes with a lower vamp it makes my legs look longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334074 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 04:23:29 +0000 Girl X 334074@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please don't shorten the dress! That length is so elegant. It also seems very timely/on trend. Once you're really sick of it - that's when you should have it shortened thus extending the novelty of the (lovely!) dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334047 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:31:28 +0000 Jenava 334047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely lovely on you! You look amazing in this and I agree the shoes are a good choice. I have to be honest; I think it would look cuter a bit shorter. I know the midi length is in (I have 2 skirts and a dress this length myself) but I feel like the vibe of this dress is so sweet that it needs a more youthful length (just to the knee or slightly above is what I'd go for) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334040 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:19:53 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 334040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all very much. I will try it with my new Miz Mooz Yael green wedges or a red or blue bag. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334039 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 02:17:31 +0000 taylor 334039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a silk pleated skirt in a pattern and length very close to this!! I love it on you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334004 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:34:05 +0000 Lisa 334004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this, and I think the volume let's you get away with a longer length. If you go shorter it may start to get too puffy. Nice sandals too. I vote keep this whole outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-334001 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:29:58 +0000 Angie 334001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous!! Please don't shorten the dress. AT LAST - more midis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333977 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:04:54 +0000 MNsara 333977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look beautiful and the dress itself is beautiful! I'd be tempted to wear it with a bright color sandal, but your black wedges are great. Add some bright color somehow, like a handbag, or beads/bangles, etc.</p> <p>I'm getting adjusted to the longer hemline return, so I don't trust my opinion here, but I'm thinking it would be even better if it was shortened just a bit -- to the place where the knee/calf connection is the skinniest (does that make sense?). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333975 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:59:45 +0000 MsMaven 333975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like this dress a lot. I think it looks fine at this length--skirts are getting longer. It is summery and fresh and it fits you so well. These longer lengths are going to take some getting used to. I don't wear skirts that much, but I did buy a longer skirt for summer and am also having second thoughts.</p> <p>How about some red shoes or sandals? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333968 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:49:05 +0000 modgrl 333968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this length for you! It is gorgeous! I think the wedges are nice, and it would be even better if you had shoes with a lower vamp. It would make your legs look longer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333963 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:42:56 +0000 lynn 333963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pretty! Personally, I would like it a little shorter but you can certainly wear it this length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333959 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:34:08 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 333959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn. I like the ruffled collar/neckline because my chest is narrow compared to my hips so the detail adds balance - I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333956 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:29:06 +0000 lyn* 333956@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think these wedges were a great choice - they look wonderful! (and hopefully will be easier to wear!)</p> <p>I also like this dress; I don't think it needs to be shortened - do you like the collar? It's not really my style, but it looks nice on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/bought-a-new-dress-opinion-please#post-333955 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:26:07 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 333955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought this B&amp;W dress today. I like that it is a little longer than I usually wear but wonder if the length is awkward. I have fairly long legs for my height (5'5") so I am hoping I can carry it off. </p> <p>I am finding that I can no longer be comfortable in high heels and they languish in my closet an then get donated often with only one or two wears. I picked up these wedges a week or two ago in anticipation of the spring that doesn't seem to want to arrive. The tag is still on them. :)</p> <p>Do you think it needs to be shortened? </p> <p>I can't post photos yet, so am including a link instead. Thanks. </p> <p><a href="http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h178/CheryleB99/dressobi.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://i64.photobucket.com/alb.....essobi.jpg</a><br /> [IMG]http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h178/CheryleB99/dressbow1.jpg[/IMG] </p>