https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:02:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671901 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:14:05 +0000 Suz 1671901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for all your insights here and your compliments and your help. <b>Gail</b>, I'll check the brand when I get it again but I suspect it is a cheapo thing since it came from Winners (like TJ Maxx). It's only $40 CAD or something --- not expensive!&nbsp;</p> <p>Will report on the weekend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671899 Fri, 03 Jun 2016 00:02:41 +0000 Gail 1671899@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't just like the white one I love it and I WANT one ! &nbsp;I am SO tired of dresses being too short, I'm 5'5" so its not like I'm tall. I really struggle to find a casual dress that isn't indecent when I sit down or drive.<br />What brand is it ?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671896 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 23:57:59 +0000 catgirl 1671896@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear these lengths in winter with tights. But summer, no. I have one summer dress that short but it's a black sack party dress. The first one looks good - dye job? Love the hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671776 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:23:28 +0000 Anonymous 1671776@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad they don't have the white in red because the shape is very flattering and with your hair and your complexion that shade of red is fantastic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671769 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 21:11:34 +0000 viva 1671769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Carla, I am doing a lot of pants under dresses right now, especially close fitting cropped jeans which would work so well under the red and blue dresses/tunics here and even under the white. It's a more boho look but I love it at this time of year because it is so playful while also age appropriate.</p> <p>Just love seeing the silvery hair, Suz. It looks gorgeous here, especially in the picture with the white dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671596 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 16:53:28 +0000 tulle 1671596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I love the white dress (so ethereal with your silvery pixie) and Angie's idea of adding a filmy scarf.&nbsp; As for the other two, they don't seem so horribly short to me.&nbsp; I think petites can afford to cheat a bit on length, thanks to our proportions.&nbsp; The dark blue dress did strike me as somewhat severely sporty while your hair is still super short, but I love the vivid scarlet one on you.&nbsp; If you're really not comfortable baring your knees, would you consider wearing it over slim cropped pants, as Deborah suggests? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671199 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:40:04 +0000 Maneera 1671199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the red &amp; blue dress. Such great colors! And that's exactly the kind of length I was looking for.....that length is great with slip on sneakers (or even laced sneakers). </p> <p>They do 'feel' short while wearing, but I wear cycling shorts underneath so that if the wind blows my dress or I trip and fall, all anyone can see is shorts! It puts my mind at ease, and is also a solution against thighs rubbing together (in my case). </p> <p>Btw you had great legs. You can totally wear these for your at-home casual capsule. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671192 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:35:54 +0000 Debbie 1671192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the hair and can't wait to see the white dress styled.<br /> What is with the length of dresses though. I am 5'3" and I just sent one back because it was too short. I wanted a dress not a tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671178 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:27:15 +0000 Jaime 1671178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The white dress is the perfect length, although I love the red one and of course the blue. I understand you - your legs are strong and beautiful, that is not the point. Shorter is not better when it comes to dresses in my opinion - who are these dresses for? I call them tunics and say wear them with slim bottoms a la Vix. In the summer I wear them with knee length leggings. Did not read the other comments yet, but will.<br />But your hair - it just looks amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671158 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 02:03:00 +0000 Beth Ann 1671158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've totally given up on dresses this year. &nbsp;Between the length and my gooshy middle, I'm finding more luck with skirts and blouses and pants.</p> <p>I love Angie's ideas for the white dress --- I hope you give it a whirl. &nbsp;I also think Vix has some great suggestions for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671107 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:55:55 +0000 Meredith 1671107@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Suz! This really makes me feel better. It's not my height, it's the dresses! But back to you, I actually love you in s column of white, even if this particular dress is not right for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671105 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:49:27 +0000 BrieN 1671105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well. DD19 wears dresses, skirts, rompers all quite short. From a mothers point of view it has a bit of take back the night defiance to it. And yeah, it's cute...on her. Ah, youth. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671099 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:45:58 +0000 Deborah 1671099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I LOVE the white one. &nbsp;I may be biased because I do have almost the same dress but a sleeveless version &nbsp;It's so pretty on you. &nbsp;Lighter shoes would be prefect but I keep seeing it with ankle boots &nbsp;The other two are so cute and they styles look excellent but the length is crazy!! &nbsp;Would you consider that length with a crop pant? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671083 Thu, 02 Jun 2016 00:09:50 +0000 Carla 1671083@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, Suz, you know where I was last weekend and what I did! Pants under is working for me, and flats. I needed some enabling re: the shorter length (I'm 5ft 7in) but thought top-of-the-knee was acceptable. Also short is okay for hot days running around on the weekend or hanging out at home. Casualized with slip on sneaks. </p> <p>I hope it has sunk in how beautiful your natural hair colour is. Online pics aren't the best, but I get the impression the cooler tones of your silver/grey makes your skin look more peaches and cream rosy. Does that make sense? I'm liking the super short do, but understand your desire for a little more length around the bang, etc. You should have fun playing with your hair style this summer, in order to figure what style feels most you. </p> <p>About the dresses. I'm glad you will be auditioning the white one. I was going to suggest you investigate a white-out outfit. Amazing look on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671064 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:44:00 +0000 Anonymous 1671064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked the white dress best too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671061 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:38:24 +0000 Pat_P 1671061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was at a little shop in the New England town I work in. I found a really pretty tunic tee to try - the young woman helping me said, "Oh good, you're trying on that pretty blue dress." My 15 year old dd was shocked at the thought of it as a dress for her, let alone for her 52 year old mother! Although it is lovely as a top. So yes - everything seems *very* short this year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671034 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:10:30 +0000 Marilyn 1671034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the blue and red dresses on you, Suz.&nbsp; It's too bad they're not a better length for you.</p> <p>I get excited when I find dresses that are too short for regular size people.&nbsp; On little 5' me they work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671029 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:02:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1671029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you're going back to try the white dress. As I mentioned, I thought it good. Style it up and let the voting begin! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671027 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:01:05 +0000 Vix 1671027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, our proportions are so similar that if you end up liking the look I'm sure it will look great on you. Tunics where most wear them -- crotch or upper thigh -- look not-great on me but mid-thigh or longer works.</p> <p>I say play a little with the ones you found!</p> <p>Somehow a skimpy dress over shorts or a knit skirt reads as casual to people in ways that a knee-length jersey dress doesn't, sigh.</p> <p>Below are some of my tunics with jeans and a few I found when wearing them over slim pants and skirts too. </p> <p>The blue/white and the Art Nouveau print either scoop up or have slits at the side so rather a lot of flesh can show when in motion or seated, hence my pref for an underlayer.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671016 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:46:34 +0000 Aida 1671016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I looove that white dress on you and am excited that you're going back for it. Worth playing around with for sure. White looks brilliant with your hair! Also loving that red shade on you, explore that too More empathy from me re very short dress lengths at retail; if we shorties can't wear them who can!? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671015 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:44:57 +0000 AviaMariah 1671015@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - I love Angie's ideas for this dress! &nbsp;Can't wait to see. &nbsp;(Maybe you should buy one and send it to me. &nbsp;Kidding.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1671013 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:42:05 +0000 Anonymous 1671013@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha, those are pretty short, even by my standards (which are skimpy ;)).<br /> But I am seeing what Angie is seeing: The tomato red looks fabulous with your new hair colour! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1670987 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:07:26 +0000 Eliza 1670987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain, Suz. I look forward to hearing how the white one styled up for you. I think there is potential. Once again, I must compliment your hair. You look amazing.&nbsp;</p> <p>I am almost 5'8" and my legs are the same length as my 6'1" DH, so this is a real hot button for me, too. No baby doll looks happening here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1670986 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 22:06:44 +0000 Angie 1670986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Exciting. Go for it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1670980 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:59:57 +0000 Suz 1670980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Staysfit</b>, the white was fine for sitting -- but not the others!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie</b>, you think? I'll bring it home (it's super inexpensive so no biggie to try) and style it up. I have the footwear, etc. and a scarf. Am looking for a hat.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I really loved about it was the feel of the fabric and the sleeves, weirdly.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses/page/2#post-1670976 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:44:54 +0000 Staysfit 1670976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, these look like they would be blouse length on me. Tunic length would be pushin it....</p> <p>I don't mind the length of the white one but would wonder what happens when you sit?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses#post-1670975 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:43:14 +0000 Angie 1670975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I <i>really</i> like the white, Suz. Wear stronger make-up, grey or silver shoes and statement earrings. A straw hat could be fab, as would a tonal gauzy Summer scarf.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses#post-1670973 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:38:35 +0000 Suz 1670973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Vix,</b> that's not a bad idea...tunics tend to look weird with my proportions somehow but I wouldn't rule it completely out if I had the right bottoms. I was actually considering it. Particularly for the blue one, which buttons to the bottom.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Sheila,</b> thanks for making me smile.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Rachy</b>, thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Rabbit,</b> that is one of the issues for me. I was actually enjoying the mod look of these -- to me, that's another "architectural" look and one that is more comfortable and natural to me than some of the other visuals people were presenting. And I agree that the proportions would be off if they were too much longer. But that was sort of discouraging to realize, because yeah, they were too short to feel comfortable for regular wear. Maybe to the beach or something. But who wears a silk dress to the beach?&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Delurked</b>, I can't unsee that image...oy!!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Diana</b> -- wow, you bought a tall?! Those poor tall women. What do they do, I wonder.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses#post-1670965 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:26:54 +0000 Vix 1670965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I finally watched the remaining episodes of Mad Men so all these look a little long to me, ha!</p> <p>Now you know how I find a lot of my tunics -- by searching on "dresses."</p> <p>Love the blue one on you but unless you're ok with bike short-y things showing with a strong breeze then yeah, no go as-is. </p> <p>I know you're having so trouble finding summer tops -- would you ever pair this with slim lightweight pants/shorts or a pencil skirt or is that just too far off your style? That's been my go-to look this past year and I swear it's solved a lot of issues.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/speaking-of-too-short-dresses#post-1670952 Wed, 01 Jun 2016 21:13:35 +0000 Suz 1670952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Texstyle</b>, thank you! You are right that it is navy and it's also silk! And was a crazy good price -- but I like the sounds of the linen and will look it up.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Carter,</b> thanks -- and yes, I think another colour would be better but this was what they had.&nbsp;</p> <p>I left all of these in the store, by the way. Just wanted to see what was out there and see how the colours worked (or didn't) with the new hair.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Janet</b>, I thought "hospital gown" too! Too bad it wasn't a different colour...</p> <p><b>Sochi,</b> I loved the idea of the blue one...</p> <p><b>Elle,</b> thank you. I love red but usually look better in a blue-red. This is a true red -- and I was happy to see it works! It used to, when I was younger, and then didn't for a few years. Now with the grey hair I think it is good again! Fun discovery.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Chris,</b> I know, eh? What are the retailers thinking? They could have sold at least 2 of these to me in a better length.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Gradfashionista</b>, thank you!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie, </b>thank you! I was really tickled about the red. See above. And do you truly like the white? It's linen/ viscose and quite nice for summer but it felt a bit draining to me in the white. Of course the lights were not helping at all. And the right shoes and accessories would make a big difference. This was just what I had on.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Always trying,</b> it is some comfort to know I am not alone in this search. It's so silly. As <b>Chris</b> said, it is women of a certain age who have the $$ to spend...but nothing to spend it on! No wonder cropped pants are so popular.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ah, <b>Sally</b>, thank you. Interesting that you like the white. I guess I liked it enough to take the picture. I'll tell you what I liked -- it felt nice (the fabric and fit) and it had pockets.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Lisa </b>- I could not sit, bend, or buckle my shoe in the red or blue dress. No wonder they are still on the racks. They are SILK! Argh. Could have been perfect!!&nbsp;</p> <p>Thank you, <b>JAileen</b>!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>AvaMariah </b>-- isn't it nuts? I mean, honestly!!! It's not like we are tall!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Ledonna</b>, you and me both. I also have to shave after the Ontario winter! And do not like to expose the thighs in a skirt that might blow up over my bum at any moment! :)&nbsp;</p> <p>Aww, <b>Shannon</b>, you are a sweetie. I'm getting used to the hair a bit...</p> <p><b>Donna</b>, I think they are marketing to some sort of imaginary person....</p> <p><b>Ginger,</b> I had a good giggle thinking of them on 5'9" you. Maybe they are really shirts.&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks, <b>MsGreer</b>!!&nbsp;</p>