SJ. Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My BIL is getting married in DC next month and I am in search of a dress. I have only been to one other wedding and am not well versed in what is appropriate for weddings. Here is a dress I tried on today and DH convinced me to buy. It was more money than I want to spend but the fabric is very flattering. The pics of me in the dressing room aren't the best since they were taken with my cell phone. My dh says the length is good and flattering though I usually feel (and he does too) that anything past the knee makes me look shorter and boxy (I am 5'2"). What do you think? Appropriate? Should I keep looking for something less expensive? If so, what should I look for? In the pictures on the store website the dress is above the knee on the model, if I go with this dress should I get it hemmed? Oops, almost forgot - what do you think of the shoes? They are black/grey/white snakeskin and they are a wedge. These. I did not buy them but I may go back to get them. They are on sale for $62. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great, and no, I wouldn't hem it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momma2three Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great. It's very flattering. I like the length, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great, I love the shoes, and yes -- I'd hem it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFG Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great, I love the shoes, and yes -- I'd hem it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great, I love the shoes, and yes -- I'd hem it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great, and no, I wouldn't hem it. :iagree: I think it looks great on you. I wouldn't hem it unless you felt it would look better. I like the shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruby Rose Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks great. I'd hem it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Like! Either way on the hem--whatever you are comfortable with. I don't care for the shoes, but it's personal preference, not that they look bad. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I like it. Is it a petite? I can't tell for sure but in the first picture it looks like it's hitting a little low on your waist. Maybe just needed to be adjusted. I think the length is fine. Would definitely buy the shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Uh your hot! Your poor husband is going to feel really bad not getting any attention:lol: Do not hem it. That is a wonderful length for us short ladies. If you hem it, you will look shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakereese Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Flattering dress, it will be nice for a wedding that isn't too formal. And yes, I'd have it altered/hemmed (it also looks a bit big in the waist). An inch or two above the knee would look great. Not a huge fan of the shoes, but maybe because they are so expensive. Do you think you'll wear them again? I think a nude colored shoe would look great, if that is something you'd get more wear out of. But I'm pretty practical with these things. If you love the shoes, go for it!! :001_smile: Mama, you are a hottie! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I love wrap style dresses!!! You look great in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think that the dress looks great on you. Unless this was a very fancy wedding, I think it would be completely appropriate. The shoe is fine, but I think that what is best is the heel height. I don't think you look short in the dress the way it is but don't have an opinion about hemming. The dress doesn't look wrong the way it is but since it usually is above the knee, it probably would look good that way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Love the dress! Don't hem it. I don't like the shoes at all. I think you need something w/ less heel, and more strappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Great dress! And, competely off topic, but I love your hair. I'm getting ready to get my hair cut and have been trying to find a picture of what I want the back of my hair to look like. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waa510 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 :iagree: :iagree: :iagree: Also, I live in DC area and I'd suggest some type of light cardigan type thing (can you tell how fashion-forward I am? :tongue_smilie:) as it's been getting pretty cool over here. Not sure what time the wedding is, just wanted to let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Love the dress. Don't hem it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Love it. I wouldn't hem it, though I think it will look nice either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom0012 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks great. I'd hem it. :iagree: Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 It looks good. I don't think it makes you look short or boxy in the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I like it.... I'd hem it... add a fun necklace/earrings & you are good to go. The shoes work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Element Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great, I love the shoes, and yes -- I'd hem it. :iagree: Lovely! I'd wear it to a fall or winter wedding in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think it looks great the way it is. I do think nude patent leather heels would look so good with it though.:) Just sayin'... Like these: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446499039&site_refer=PGR002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicksMama-Zack's Mama Too Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I like it.... I'd hem it... add a fun necklace/earrings & you are good to go. The shoes work well. I'd hem it. It looks like its hitting your calves in a weird place. It will look awesome hemmed a couple of inches. K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Looks great to me as is, I'm ambivalent on the shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I would definitely hem it. I think you look lovely in it, but maybe the way the sleeves are make you look a bit too wide-shouldered. It's the fault of the dress, it's not you! You have a very cute figure. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgo95 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think that the dress looks great on you. Unless this was a very fancy wedding, I think it would be completely appropriate. The shoe is fine, but I think that what is best is the heel height.. :iagree: You look great! It doesn't look short or boxy at all, but I do think it would be improved even more by being hemmed so it hits the middle of your knee or right above the knee. I like the idea of nude shoes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 :iagree: You look great! It doesn't look short or boxy at all, but I do think it would be improved even more by being hemmed so it hits the middle of your knee or right above the knee. I like the idea of nude shoes as well. I agree. I would hem and go with a heel rather than a wedge, and I would do a nude/taupe color for the shoe. I would get a big ol' chunky "statement" necklace to go with it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I think the dress and the shoes look great on you. I think the length is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I'm also 5'2" and I'd hem it to just above the knee. I love the shoes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Darinski Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I could go either way on the hemming. A knee length hem might actually be nice! I am not a fan of wedge shoes, but that's just me. I agree with a pp, that a nude coloured heeled shoe could look really good! Definitely DON'T go with a strappy shoe! With a halter style shoe, it will give the impression of longer legs as the line of your leg is carried right down to your toes. A strappy shoe will cut the flow and make you look disproportionate. And yes, put some elegant accessories with it, and you will have an awesome ensemble! Just my two bits worth. ;) And I am just a teeny bit jealous. I am almost your height, but I don't have your lovely figure! (If I were 7 feet tall, I might be O.K.! ;) ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Can I just seriously say you rock that dress. I looked at it on the model on the website and it really doesn't look nice on her. Then I looked at your pictures and you made the dress just come alive, that dress was made for you. I don't know about the hem or shoes, but I agree on the necklace and walk into that wedding with confidence. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Great dress. I think it is perfect the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Looks great! Good pick and a great one to have in the closet for other occasions too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I like it. Very nice. I would hem it. I am not that short (5'6") but almost always feel better with the hem just above my knee....OR down mid calf. The dress you have here is definitely an abov knee dress....especially if you are short/er. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I think it looks great. I don't think I'd hem it but it would look nice if you did decide to do it. A simple elegant necklace would look great with the dress. I LOVE the shoes! How did you leave the store without them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I'm with the hemming crowd. I think it makes it more party appropriate. I also agree with the pp who said the waist looks just a little low. You could probably have it taken up just a little bit in the shoulder to make the waist a little higher. Great color on you and definitely works for a wedding. I'd snazz it up with a statement necklace and a bracelet. Shoes work but I'm in the nude heels camp. Either way would look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 First of all, you look amazing!! I think I was that thin when I was a fetus.... Secondly, yes you should hem it. The dress looks great on you, but I agree that it needs to come up a bit. Also, the shoes are fine. If they're comfy, get them. I'm just picky with shoes; I would prefer a shoe that is the same color as the dress or the same color as your legs/pantyhose (if you wear them). But honestly, the shoes look fine. Do you have a bag that goes with (bag doesn't have to match, just go). And last -- get an amazing necklace and some bracelets. Accessories are going to MAKE this for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountitallJoy Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 I love the dress, and the shoes go perfectly with it! I'm not generally a huge fan of snakeskin, but I do really like those! I'm in the "either way" camp on the hemming ~ I think it looks great just the way it is, personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted September 27, 2012 Author Share Posted September 27, 2012 Thanks everyone for all the replies and the nice compliments :blush: Last night I started to talk myself out of the dress, ugh I hate having to find something to wear for a special occasion. In a couple hours I am going to a seamstress to see what she thinks the dress needs in terms of alteration. Last night I noticed that the waist was a bit too loose so I am going to ask about that and the length. This afternoon I am hoping to go shopping to find a few shirts and I will be looking for shoes. I like the idea of a classic nude shoe that will be useable in the future. Thanks for the help, I'll let you know what I decide. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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