https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:27:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses/page/2#post-2017894 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:33:15 +0000 Sara L. 2017894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The lengths came out great.&nbsp; I agree that the pumps like fine but maybe&nbsp; too classic for your style.&nbsp; I like the stylings with the boots better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses/page/2#post-2017865 Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:29:01 +0000 Bijou 2017865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Lesley</b> - I have Angie to thank for the white boots, without seeing how fab and versatile they are for her I don't think I would have bought white boots for me. They have become such workhorses that I now have two pairs of white boots.</p> <p><b>Smittie</b> - I have always loved 40's fashion, so I am so happy that these have that vibe.</p> <p><b>The Cat</b> - what a lovely compliment - thank you so much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses/page/2#post-2017695 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:41:20 +0000 The Cat 2017695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look lovely in all these outfits. And I love your vibes of retro glamour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses/page/2#post-2017693 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 20:31:49 +0000 smittie 2017693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look wonderful, Bijou. I cannot pick a favourite. I love the 40's vibe. So, so elegant. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017652 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:16:36 +0000 Lesley 2017652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them! So hip with the mod white boots! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017605 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:56:22 +0000 Bijou 2017605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jussi &amp; Suntiger - I am quite excited to try the mermaid shoes with the flamingo dress, because you can never have too much colour!&nbsp;</p> <p>Fashintern - it is funny how the wrong shoes can just make things not look right. I do love the aqua pumps - whenever I wear them people comment on my shoes.</p> <p>Jessikams - I really like the floral dress much more now it is shortened - in fact I only picked it up yesterday and ended up wearing it to work today. I can see that dress getting worn a lot now I have had it altered.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017598 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:31:37 +0000 Jessikams 2017598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That floral dress is SO PRETTY on you!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017591 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:31:23 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2017591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those aqua pumps, especially the heels. If any heel is going to solve the “matronly” problem, those will do it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017588 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:23:36 +0000 anchie 2017588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, love the shortened dresses, all look good. And such fantastic selection of shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017586 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:20:23 +0000 Anonymous 2017586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mermaid shoes! Mermaids and flamingos </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017584 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 11:17:46 +0000 jussie 2017584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness I’d like to see those aqua court shoes with the flamingo dress!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017574 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:15:12 +0000 Anonymous 2017574@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh those should work well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017573 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:11:56 +0000 Bijou 2017573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some great feedback on the shoes to wear with midi dresses. I have these less classic pumps that may be good to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017530 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:14:54 +0000 Carla 2017530@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could try pointy toe flats, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017518 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:20:10 +0000 Angie 2017518@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Back to the pumps, I echo<b> Brooklyn</b> and <b>Lyn's</b> suggestions. I love wearing these pumps with dresses:&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017515 Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:04:10 +0000 Jaime 2017515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic! Flamingo is my favorite because who could resist that color. I think the snakeskin would also look good with a belt sort of like the stock pictures (thick black, not necessarily with a bag!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017460 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 22:32:26 +0000 fifthandfinest 2017460@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The length is great. I especially like the black floral one. <br />I hear you re the pumps looking a little mumsy (you pull it off, but I would have the same concerns on me too). I think your ankle boots bring it way up to date and look fabulous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017450 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 21:46:54 +0000 Brooklyn 2017450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great! I especially like the black floral. I know what you mean about pumps + midi, it’s one of the reasons why I avoid pumps. I think Lyn is right about the details. You might feel better in a pointy pump or a pump that has studs or a more dramatic heel for example. I see some shoes around at the moment that have cut out heels that look quite dramatic. (I have no idea whether they are comfortable!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017376 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 16:01:48 +0000 ophelia 2017376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just a word of caution. I know most people here are pro-alterations, but they can affect the "flow" and lines of the garment. My mom had two midis (which I coveted) that she shortened to knee length, against my warnings, and the skirts were just...wrong. They became puffier and just looked stunted. (She then offered them to me but I didn't want them either!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017373 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:40:50 +0000 nemosmom 2017373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new lengths are perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017369 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:19:39 +0000 taylor 2017369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! Fabulous :)<br /> Great length and I love how you have styled them ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017368 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:16:32 +0000 Bonnie 2017368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite is #4. You look much better in that dress than the model does. I do like the way the model is wearing the python dress so maybe try the black accents like the stock photo.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017361 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:46:53 +0000 Angie 2017361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER all round. Love it all, and can't pick a fave. VERY nicely done, sweet <b>Bijou</b>.&nbsp;</p> <p>A good hack can make all the difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017353 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:50:47 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2017353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the lengths but am not so sure about the footwear. How about a snappy pair of flat loafers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017349 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:35:32 +0000 Bijou 2017349@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suntiger, that is good advice regarding coats.</p> <p>Lyn67 thanks for the feedback on shoes and heels. I will have to try different options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017346 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:28:07 +0000 lyn67 2017346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All 3 look great at their new length but&nbsp;&nbsp;I so can understand your worries for&nbsp; wearing them with classic pumps and feeling a bit more&nbsp;matronly than when wearing with trendier booties and boots. I often feel the same way&nbsp; but have more luck when&nbsp; trying a dramatic pointy toe rather than the round or almond one here-and/or an angular block heel. Other shoe option would be sneakers(but think you don't really want to go there for work:-)) but then, there are&nbsp; the wider strap/ankle tied/buckled wedge/block heel more substantial sandals- and perhaps the&nbsp; cut out (on toes-and/ or heels) bootie sandals (Brooklyn used them often to her spring/summer skirts). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017337 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:05:57 +0000 Anonymous 2017337@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I like the length too, and the gold belt! Coatwise I'm not sure. I like the blazer unbuttoned weight wise best, since the dress seems thin fabric, but think I'd like a white or cream with that beautiful flamingo color </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017336 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:04:37 +0000 Bijou 2017336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad that you like the shortened lengths. I guess my eye had adjusted to the longer lengths, so Iwas worried that I had shortened them too much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017332 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:55:48 +0000 Carla 2017332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done, Bijou. Perfect length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shortened-midi-dresses#post-2017327 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:16:51 +0000 kellygirl 2017327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! They are perfect! You look lovely as always!!! </p>