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annagybe

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I was thinking with super opaque black tights and ankle boots, or my OTK boots. Toughen up the ruffles.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/31.....sultback=0

15 years ago

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Debbie

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I think you could toughen it up and it would be cute.

15 years ago

Louise

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I think the way you're thinking of styling it sounds great and will prevent any twee ness x

15 years ago

Scarlet

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I am not too sure about this one, Anna, sorry

15 years ago

April

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Hmmmm... I don't love it, Anna.

It would be easy for this to look like a tiered wedding cake, but on the other hand, if anyone could edge it up, it would be you!

15 years ago

catgirl

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I think it is a little much, but I bet you could prove me wrong! It's the combo of the color and the ruffles.

15 years ago

cloud9

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black studded leather jacket or moto jacket, plus otk boots... how's that for edging it up?

15 years ago

bella

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How tall are you? To toughen this dress up with black tights, boots and moto jacket, I'd say it would have to hit you significantly above the knee length. Otherwise, it may look frumpy and I don't think there is much room for hemming. Maybe your seamstress can take out one or two tiers of ruffles?

15 years ago

annagybe

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I'm 5'8".

15 years ago

taylor

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If anyone can make this work it would be you...give it a shot, if it doesn't work bring it back:)

15 years ago

Beth

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I agree...if anybody can do it, you can. I say order it and experiment with toughening it up. Then post pics for us:)

15 years ago

catgirl

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Hey, look at the link Bella just posted under "pretty blouses" - the Gap site comes up with grey leans, a gold ruffled top and a black jacket with black shoes!

15 years ago

RandomThoughts (Andrea)

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What Taylor said! I think you can do it - give her a whirl and if it doesn't work, back it goes!

15 years ago

Marley

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What age range are you in?

15 years ago

Angie

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The dress has great potential if it isn't clingy!

May I suggest that you try to repeat the black somewhere else in the outfit since you do not have black hair. I think that the outfit you're describing *might* need to be book-ended. Does that make sense?

15 years ago

Sparky

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I can absolutely picture you in this, Anna. Give it a try!

15 years ago

Jonesy

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There is a lot going on with this dress! Somehow the cream color is what's throwing me off a bit--I could totally see this in charcoal, or deep blue, or olive. But you are the one to give it a shot and toughen it up a bit (then post pics, of course :)!

15 years ago

MNsara

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It would be quite the challenge! If you are intrigued by the dress, try it!

The black moto and black micro fishnets are one thought. What about deep brown moto, bare legs, and brown boots?

15 years ago

Jonesy

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Yowsa, thinking about outerwear, I'll be this would be adorable with your shearling jacket (should the fashion gods smile on you and they both work out perfectly :).

15 years ago

Anonymous

I LOVE the dress and love the color! With this cream colored dress your options are endless. You already have some great suggestions. It is cashmere, yum, great texture.
You are 5'8" and this 34" dress should hit you well above the knee. I'm also 5'8' and I look for dresses that are 40" to hit me at the knee.
I love the idea of this sweet dress with everything else being tuff looking.
Go for it.

15 years ago