do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten?

laksalala · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:03 PM

just purchased this vera wang gown at BlueFly for a wedding in november. do you think it would look good if it have it altered to just hit the knee, or should i just leave it the way it is? many thanks!
btw, i am only 5'2"

laksalala · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:04 PM

oooppppsss, i'm such a dork....forgot this:

http://www.bluefly.com/pages/product...atchallpartial

BiloxiBlu · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:09 PM

ooh, I like it long--- I think that's part of the charm of the dress-- the way the bottom flows.... I tried to cover up the bottom, and while it doesn't look bad or anything, I really love it long!

LVobsessed415 · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:10 PM

I would love it a mini dress.

Sunshine · Sep 17th, 2007, 10:11 PM

I would leave it long for sure!! It "makes" the dress! Love it!

ster1234 · Sep 17th, 2007, 11:05 PM

I think it would look great either way.

huong · Sep 18th, 2007, 12:22 AM

I think it would look cute either way, but I prefer it short.

lithiumpearl · Sep 18th, 2007, 01:17 AM

That is a beautiful dress. I bought a dress for a wedding that was above the knee on the model but was almost to the ankles on me since I'm only 5'! UGH! Needless to say, I had it shortened to above the knee to make me look taller. I think the dress would look good either way; it really depends on how formal the wedding is, and how much use you want to get out of it. If you get it shortened to above the knee, you could definitely wear it going out or to cocktail-type events, where the long flowing gown is suitable for a more elegant wedding appearance.

flungflung83 · Sep 18th, 2007, 04:33 AM

I like it long. It gives it a more elegant feel.

jfhave · Sep 18th, 2007, 05:38 AM

I think it will look nice either way, but shortened with a great pair of shoes might look best...

Sweetpea83 · Sep 18th, 2007, 10:29 AM

Love it...I'd def. shorten it due to your height.

yesther · Sep 18th, 2007, 11:00 AM

I like it long. The only thing I would be worried about is that if you shorten it, it may change the entire shape of the dress.

Sternchen · Sep 18th, 2007, 11:07 AM

I would leave it long!

ZoeyZoo · Sep 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM

I think it could go either way. I prefer it long. From an alterations perspective it will probably depend on where the flare in the skirt hits you. I would cut it above the flare if you do it.

margaritaxmix · Sep 18th, 2007, 08:02 PM

I actually think it'll look stunning short...but the long is gorgeous as well!

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:03 PM	#1
laksalala Member Location: Colorado	do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? just purchased this vera wang gown at BlueFly for a wedding in november. do you think it would look good if it have it altered to just hit the knee, or should i just leave it the way it is? many thanks! btw, i am only 5'2"

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#2
laksalala Member Location: Colorado	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? oooppppsss, i'm such a dork....forgot this: http://www.bluefly.com/pages/product...atchallpartial

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:09 PM	#3
BiloxiBlu Bless your heart :) Location: Biloxi, Mississippi	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? ooh, I like it long--- I think that's part of the charm of the dress-- the way the bottom flows.... I tried to cover up the bottom, and while it doesn't look bad or anything, I really love it long!

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#4
LVobsessed415 Member Location: Novato, CA	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I would love it a mini dress.

Sep 17th, 2007, 10:11 PM	#5
Sunshine Location: Key West, Florida	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I would leave it long for sure!! It "makes" the dress! Love it!

Sep 17th, 2007, 11:05 PM	#6
ster1234 Member	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I think it would look great either way.

Sep 18th, 2007, 12:22 AM	#7
huong Member	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I think it would look cute either way, but I prefer it short.

Sep 18th, 2007, 01:17 AM	#8
lithiumpearl Lily shops too much Location: Seattle	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? That is a beautiful dress. I bought a dress for a wedding that was above the knee on the model but was almost to the ankles on me since I'm only 5'! UGH! Needless to say, I had it shortened to above the knee to make me look taller. I think the dress would look good either way; it really depends on how formal the wedding is, and how much use you want to get out of it. If you get it shortened to above the knee, you could definitely wear it going out or to cocktail-type events, where the long flowing gown is suitable for a more elegant wedding appearance. __________________ http://lithiumpearl.livejournal.com

Sep 18th, 2007, 04:33 AM	#9
flungflung83 Member	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I like it long. It gives it a more elegant feel.

Sep 18th, 2007, 05:38 AM	#10
jfhave Member Location: Florida	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I think it will look nice either way, but shortened with a great pair of shoes might look best...

Sep 18th, 2007, 10:29 AM	#11
Sweetpea83 Happy Holidays!	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? Love it...I'd def. shorten it due to your height. __________________ The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.- Bertrand Russell

Sep 18th, 2007, 11:00 AM	#12
yesther Member Location: Chicago	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I like it long. The only thing I would be worried about is that if you shorten it, it may change the entire shape of the dress.

Sep 18th, 2007, 11:07 AM	#13
Sternchen We're having a boy!! Location: Beauty RAOK	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I would leave it long! __________________ My 2 wonderful girls, Nicole (5) and Julia (1) will be big sisters soon! My pregnancy blog

Sep 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM	#14
ZoeyZoo Member Location: USA	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I think it could go either way. I prefer it long. From an alterations perspective it will probably depend on where the flare in the skirt hits you. I would cut it above the flare if you do it.

Sep 18th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#15
margaritaxmix Coach & LV Addict <3 Location: Maryland	Re: do you think this dress will look nice if i have it shorten? I actually think it'll look stunning short...but the long is gorgeous as well! __________________ - too busy with school, so purse forum hiatus until ?? -