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gradfashionista

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Does it work?

This dress is a wrap-around and quite form fitting, but I'd like to be able to wear it in more conservative environments.

13 years ago

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Jjsloane

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I think it might work better with shorter leggings or less complicated footwear (ballet flats or less contrast or less straps)

13 years ago

ManidipaM

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What JJ said. Dress and leggings certainly work very well together to my eye.

13 years ago

christieanne

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I think it is fine with leggings but the shoe is throwing me off as well. A simpler heel or flat perhaps. Fit on dress looks great from my perspective!

13 years ago

Scarlet

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I think it works with the leggings. I feel like I would like a more simple open-toed shoe here though.

13 years ago

Jenava

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I think this totally works, and I don't think the shoe is that bad. I think it's the low angle of the photo that is making the shoe look more prominent than it probably is in real life.

13 years ago

fashionista

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Opaque leggings and ballet flats would look more conservative
You could also add some boots and outers in a chilly weather.
If you want to spice it up add some sheer patterned leggings like of your LBD's sleeves and some metallic danity heels.

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13 years ago

Meredith1953

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looks good with leggings although perhaps a simpler shoe would work best. I agree with Fashionista that opaque tights and boots or booties would also work. Pretty dress!

13 years ago

Angie

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I really like the length of the leggings that you chose to wear, as well as the idea of a shorter length. Fab frock!

I do think you need a daintier shoe or ballet flat with this look. Something about these sandals is not quite right to my eye.

13 years ago

noella

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Maybe court wedges, a smarter shoe that elongates the lower/visible part of the leg would look more conservative, I think? Otherwise, both images look great, I really love the dress sleeves.

13 years ago

CocoLion

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I think: shorter leggings and pumps. (As opined by others already.)

Are you wearing a top under the dress or is it made with patterned sleeves? The sleeves are what fight with the shoes IMO.

13 years ago

gradfashionista

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thanks everyone for the input! unfortunately, i don't have flats that i could wear this dress because of foot problems. if i hope to walk more than 100m, then it's either these sandals (earthies), my minimalist sneakers (so inappropriate!) or my winter boots (not a great option for summer in the middle east. have major foot problems really impedes one's fashion potential.

i understand what you mean by the clash between the polka dots and the buckles. maybe if i wear black stockings and paint the buckles black there would be less of a clash?

13 years ago

goldenpig

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Ooohh! I recognize that dress! Is it the DVF Linda polka dot wrap dress? You look great in it. I like it better with bare legs but I think it looks OK with the leggings too. Are the sheer sleeves OK in your conservative environment?

13 years ago

Deborah

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Gorgeous dress! I like the leggings and while I think the shoes are cool, I am not sure they are right. I would like to see a ballet flat or a more feminine shoe.

13 years ago

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