Is this dress appropriate for a school ball?

tyreright · 2025-05-03T07:25:45+00:00

We have our annual ball coming up. It's a charity school ball held on school grounds. Is this ok?

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tyreright · 04/05/2025 18:04

Pherian · 04/05/2025 16:56

I think you’ll be a bit under dressed. This isn’t very formal - although it’s beautiful dress. You’ll want something more formal.

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It's not a hugely formal event. Formal but not very formal

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Pherian · 04/05/2025 16:56

tyreright · 03/05/2025 08:27

I don't know! Is it too bridal party?

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I think you’ll be a bit under dressed. This isn’t very formal - although it’s beautiful dress. You’ll want something more formal.

Sonny36 · 04/05/2025 11:39

Maxi definitely for a ball, unless you feel more comfortable in a midi. I think you feel more dressed up in a maxi. I always wear full length to a ball as there aren’t many chances to do so. Have a fab time x

SparklesGlitter · 04/05/2025 11:33

Go for it! It’s beautiful! Very classy, and midi length could be worn again

minnienono · 04/05/2025 11:27

perfect, go midi if you are 5’4, monsoon run long (I’m taller than you and had to take up the longer length)

Emmz1510 · 04/05/2025 11:13

Yes go for the midi. The long is lovely but a tad on the formal side? I also would go for the pinky reddish colour rather than green but that depends entirely on your own preference, colouring etc…..The green is lovely too

Lucyintheskywithadiamond · 03/05/2025 09:38

tyreright · 03/05/2025 09:12

I'm not worried about getting use out of it - does that change anyone's preferences to maxi length?

Get the maxi then, you can always get it shortened if you needed it for a future event and maxi wasn’t suitable

OneMomentPlease · 03/05/2025 09:16

I agree OP that maxi length would be more suitable for a ball. Midi would be better for a garden party or wedding guest imo.

Evaka · 03/05/2025 09:15

Midi green gets my vote. I would think bridesmaid with the full length. That said go for whatever you're comfy in. I was at an awards this week and the range of lengths, styles, formality etc was vast. Everyone looked lovely which is the main thing.

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tyreright · 03/05/2025 09:12

Ponoka7 · 03/05/2025 08:58

If you are 5'4", then the midi should be a better fit. The length is 140 cm. A midi in the petite range is 120 cm.
I'd go for the olive, blue (not navy) or soft pink. But I go to the races, so know I'd get my wear our of those colours. The dark colours wouldn't be my choice, or the style of dress over winter.

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The ball is an evening event

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tyreright · 03/05/2025 09:12

I'm not worried about getting use out of it - does that change anyone's preferences to maxi length?

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Lucyintheskywithadiamond · 03/05/2025 09:08

Lucyintheskywithadiamond · 03/05/2025 09:02

Maxi length, all the girls will have full length dresses on.

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Sorry for some reason I thought this was for your daughter. If it is for you, I would go for the midi length, as PP have said you will get more use from it.

TheGrimSmile · 03/05/2025 09:02

It's lovely. What's your colouring OP? I think midi though as you'll get more use out of it in the future

Lucyintheskywithadiamond · 03/05/2025 09:02

tyreright · 03/05/2025 08:38

I'm leaning towards the maxi length. Slightly more formal would you say?

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Maxi length, all the girls will have full length dresses on.

Ponoka7 · 03/05/2025 08:58

If you are 5'4", then the midi should be a better fit. The length is 140 cm. A midi in the petite range is 120 cm.
I'd go for the olive, blue (not navy) or soft pink. But I go to the races, so know I'd get my wear our of those colours. The dark colours wouldn't be my choice, or the style of dress over winter.

Ophy83 · 03/05/2025 08:50

I prefer the maxi length. The midi length looks more like a daytime dress

Atarin · 03/05/2025 08:47

tyreright · 03/05/2025 08:38

It's a parent event. There is a table of teachers coming. No pupils at all.

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That makes more sense! I think that dress will be fine then, and you can use it afterwards.

nobodywantsit · 03/05/2025 08:45

I’d go for the midi. Definitely dressy enough and more wearable than the maxi for other events.

Coffeeishot · 03/05/2025 08:41

tyreright · 03/05/2025 08:27

I don't know! Is it too bridal party?

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I mean it could be but people won't automatically jump to Bridesmaid, it's lovely as an occasion dress.

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tyreright · 03/05/2025 08:38

Cnidarian · 03/05/2025 08:35

Gorgeous, green midi I think.

I'm leaning towards the maxi length. Slightly more formal would you say?

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tyreright · 03/05/2025 08:38

Atarin · 03/05/2025 08:36

It looks like a dress you could wear to a few occasions, summer party, wedding, etc. Is it a party for teachers of the school held at the school itself, or a ball for the students and you’re supervising?

It's a parent event. There is a table of teachers coming. No pupils at all.

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Atarin · 03/05/2025 08:36

It looks like a dress you could wear to a few occasions, summer party, wedding, etc. Is it a party for teachers of the school held at the school itself, or a ball for the students and you’re supervising?

Cnidarian · 03/05/2025 08:35

Gorgeous, green midi I think.

dontcomeatme · 03/05/2025 08:32

Definitely the green. Beautiful

Eenameenadeeka · 03/05/2025 08:32

I think it's lovely