fashion advice

Tulip · 07-30-2010, 09:16 PM

Hello y'all!

I need some advice from you guys. I'm thinking of sewing this dress to go to a wedding and wonder if I can pull it off. I'm 4'9" and planning to wear a four inch heel shoes. Someone said I'm too short and the dress will make me look even shorter. So I thought I'd get second opinions. Be honest but not too mean.

Pete Zicato · 07-30-2010, 09:34 PM

We'll need to see a full-length shot of you.

Nirvana · 07-30-2010, 10:11 PM

You are going to wear a white dress at another woman's wedding?

I love the dress but I cannot judge the dress on a mannequin it would need to be on you.

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Clodfobble · 07-30-2010, 10:14 PM

I think that if anything, the high sculpted neck would make you appear taller, not shorter. It's a beautiful dress and I think you would look good in it.

But for the record, you definitely shouldn't make it in a white fabric.

monster · 07-30-2010, 10:37 PM

I don't see how it will make you look short. Style-wise. But don't go for white unless it is required for tradition. Darker colors elongate.

Tulip · 07-30-2010, 10:46 PM

This is how my figure will be then (I'm going by these measurements, wedding is in October). I was standing on a slight slant but I think you can see my figure enough. I was also wearing the shoes I intend to wear to the wedding so that's exactly how tall I will be. As for wearing white, I won't be. I was looking for a style to go by, not the exact dress. Traditional Asians wear white to funerals, so it would be a symbolic of death. Unless you want to curse the couple, wearing white to a wedding is a huge no-no.

Hmm...I made a bet with someone that I will go down to a 26" waist by the end of summer, so I may even be a tad slimmer than that. Well, that is if I make it.

xoxoxoBruce · 07-30-2010, 11:00 PM

Definitely make you look taller.

Juniper · 07-31-2010, 02:36 AM

I don't see the problem with looking short.

I mean, you know, you are what you are! We're conditioned by society to think that beauty equals tall, thin, lanky, willowy but that's really ridiculous. I've seen too many beautiful people who were none of that.

The only thing to consider with this dress is if it fits your personality. Does it flatter your body shape, your figure, what you want people to think about you.

Nobody is TOO short. Too short for what?

You can be too short to reach a shelf, too short to be allowed on a roller coaster, too short for a pair of jeans to fit right--but too short to be beautiful? Never.

--sez Juni, who is 5'1.5"

Pete Zicato · 07-31-2010, 08:02 AM

The blue dress looks great on you, and the one you're thinking of is not so very different. I'd guess it'll be a good look for you.

Griff · 07-31-2010, 08:05 AM

I think it will look great on you, have at!

skysidhe · 07-31-2010, 08:05 AM

I think you are lovely. As far as I can tell, the dress is great. I would be careful not to make the collar too long or too fanned out so it shows off your neck. Cutting it closer and shorter for a longer silhouette. I am sure you know that already but that is my opinion of the dress and how I see it on you.

jinx · 07-31-2010, 09:49 AM

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Someone said I'm too short and the dress will make me look even shorter.

What a silly and mean thing to say. Too short for what? And it won't really make you shorter, you won't get stuck like that or anything...

Clodfobble · 07-31-2010, 09:57 AM

I'd bet money a relative said that. Only relatives are ever that mean.

monster · 07-31-2010, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Juniper

I don't see the problem with looking short.

I mean, you know, you are what you are! We're conditioned by society to think that beauty equals tall, thin, lanky, willowy but that's really ridiculous. I've seen too many beautiful people who were none of that.

The only thing to consider with this dress is if it fits your personality. Does it flatter your body shape, your figure, what you want people to think about you.

Nobody is TOO short. Too short for what?

You can be too short to reach a shelf, too short to be allowed on a roller coaster, too short for a pair of jeans to fit right--but too short to be beautiful? Never.

--sez Juni, who is 5'1.5"

Thing is, you're only comfortable if you address what bothers you. clearly this bothers Tulip or she wouldn't have mentioned it. We all have our achilles heels about how we look -things logically we shouldn't worry about but we do. personally, my belly is my concern. I see people with much lumpier figures in much tighter clothes not giving a stuff about how their lumps look and I know i shouldn't either, but I do......

so too short for her comfort level? We all know she's gorgeous.

monster · 07-31-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I'd bet money a relative said that. Only relatives are ever that mean.

bingo

relatives and "best" friends.

07-30-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	fashion advice Hello y'all! I need some advice from you guys. I'm thinking of sewing this dress to go to a wedding and wonder if I can pull it off. I'm 4'9" and planning to wear a four inch heel shoes. Someone said I'm too short and the dress will make me look even shorter. So I thought I'd get second opinions. Be honest but not too mean. Attached Images

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Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	You are going to wear a white dress at another woman's wedding? I love the dress but I cannot judge the dress on a mannequin it would need to be on you. . __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

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Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I think that if anything, the high sculpted neck would make you appear taller, not shorter. It's a beautiful dress and I think you would look good in it. But for the record, you definitely shouldn't make it in a white fabric. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

07-30-2010, 10:37 PM	#5
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I don't see how it will make you look short. Style-wise. But don't go for white unless it is required for tradition. Darker colors elongate. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-30-2010, 10:46 PM	#6
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	This is how my figure will be then (I'm going by these measurements, wedding is in October). I was standing on a slight slant but I think you can see my figure enough. I was also wearing the shoes I intend to wear to the wedding so that's exactly how tall I will be. As for wearing white, I won't be. I was looking for a style to go by, not the exact dress. Traditional Asians wear white to funerals, so it would be a symbolic of death. Unless you want to curse the couple, wearing white to a wedding is a huge no-no. Hmm...I made a bet with someone that I will go down to a 26" waist by the end of summer, so I may even be a tad slimmer than that. Well, that is if I make it. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 08-01-2010 at 12:31 AM.

07-30-2010, 11:00 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Definitely make you look taller. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

07-31-2010, 02:36 AM	#8
Juniper I know, right? Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,539	I don't see the problem with looking short. I mean, you know, you are what you are! We're conditioned by society to think that beauty equals tall, thin, lanky, willowy but that's really ridiculous. I've seen too many beautiful people who were none of that. The only thing to consider with this dress is if it fits your personality. Does it flatter your body shape, your figure, what you want people to think about you. Nobody is TOO short. Too short for what? You can be too short to reach a shelf, too short to be allowed on a roller coaster, too short for a pair of jeans to fit right--but too short to be beautiful? Never. --sez Juni, who is 5'1.5"

07-31-2010, 08:02 AM	#9
Pete Zicato Turns out my CRS is a symptom of TMB. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago suburbs Posts: 2,916	The blue dress looks great on you, and the one you're thinking of is not so very different. I'd guess it'll be a good look for you. __________________ Talk nerdy to me.

07-31-2010, 08:05 AM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I think it will look great on you, have at! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

07-31-2010, 08:05 AM	#11
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I think you are lovely. As far as I can tell, the dress is great. I would be careful not to make the collar too long or too fanned out so it shows off your neck. Cutting it closer and shorter for a longer silhouette. I am sure you know that already but that is my opinion of the dress and how I see it on you.

07-31-2010, 09:57 AM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I'd bet money a relative said that. Only relatives are ever that mean. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

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