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V short bridesmaids dresses

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LittlePickleHead · 15/04/2011 16:28

I have three bridesmaids, one pregnant, one very petite (size 8 coast too big on her) and one very tall (6ft + in heels) with amazing curves.

Going for mismatching dresses as easiest way (plus I love the look). Due to colour issues, they are having ivory and have chosen their own, my only guidence was for a vintagey look (rather than anything too fashioney or modern).

I LOVE the dresses they have chosen, and they all look amazing! Especially the tall one - except her dress is actually pretty short on her. I mean, she is knockout in it as her legs are fabulous, but I'm not sure if it is appropriate? I just want them to feel and look their best so I'm not worried, but I showed a pic of her wearing it to DP and his reaction was 'woah! that is waaaay too short'

She doesn't look slutty, just really striking - this is the dress www.monsoon.co.uk/new-in/fusion-cherith-lace-dress/invt/85317141/#readReview

Thoughts? I am not worried about her detracting from me or anything silly like that btw! Just checking what everyone would think if they saw a bridesmaid flashing her legs at a wedding...

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ENormaSnob · 15/04/2011 17:25

It looks inappropriate for a bridesmaid IMO, plus I think it will look even shorter from behind.

She looks great, just not suited to a wedding.

LowRegNumber · 15/04/2011 17:25

She looks lovely, with the bits and pieces and hair-do it will look totally appropriate IMO. Have a lovely day

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LittlePickleHead · 15/04/2011 17:26

Loving the opposing cross posting!

She loves it and feels comfortable (she is well used to wearing short dresses), I love it and think she looks great, I think i'll just have to override DP.

Thanks LowReg I will!

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MerylStrop · 15/04/2011 17:27

I can't believe your DP is really that bothered, especially if it is not formal or in a church. Maybe he's trying to distract himself from the enormity of impending lifelong commitment. Advise her to keep her shoes closed toed and not too high, and herself off the sauce and then I am sure noone will bat an eyelid.

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LittlePickleHead · 15/04/2011 17:29

oops Meryl I've already bought her shoes and they are high peeptoes... she is wearing them in the photo though and I don't think they look outrageous?

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GastonTheLadybird · 15/04/2011 17:33

I would be more concerned that two of the dresses are ivory but the Karen Millen one is white. Surely that'll be pretty obvious when all standing next to each other?

Tall friend looks great, I don't think she would take any attention away from a bride though!

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LittlePickleHead · 15/04/2011 17:38

Actually the colours look OK together - the fusion one is also listed as white but none of them actually are, they are all more ivory.

Plus one is silky/chiffony, one lace, and one plain cotton so I'm hoping that the different materials will make any colour differences less apparent.

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takingchances · 15/04/2011 18:02

I was like this when I saw it. It's a lovely dress. But hugely inappropriate for a wedding no??? I think knee length is a) more appropriate and b) more flattering

MerylStrop · 15/04/2011 18:13

Oh I think peep toes would be ok. Maybe a wrap in similar colour for aisle-walking? To cover up a bit of flesh if the puritans insist?

ColonelBrandonsBiggestGroupie · 15/04/2011 18:22

I think she looks gorgeous - do you think she'd sell me her legs? :)

post · 15/04/2011 18:48

The review on the page you linked says it's totally see-through

jamaisjedors · 15/04/2011 20:02

She looks great. And it will be much nicer than the usual frumpy bridesmaids' dresses.

I think the "NO!" reactions are from people who had traditional church weddings.

KarlWrenbury · 15/04/2011 20:06

i liek all of them
what a cool idea
its not like you spend all day in a line is it

FAB5 · 15/04/2011 20:16

I thought it was going to be thigh high with all the comments.

SoupDragon · 15/04/2011 22:14

"She loves it and feels comfortable (she is well used to wearing short dresses), I love it and think she looks great"

There is your answer then :)

No, its not appropriate for a formal church wedding, but you're not having one of those so I don't see the problem.

Unless you have some elderly, frail relatives attending...

Changebagsandgladrags · 15/04/2011 22:33

OK I had a look at the photo. Yes it is short, too short for church. But you are not getting married in a church, so no problem.

It doesn't look tarty short.

suzikettles · 15/04/2011 22:39

I think it's fine. My aunt got married (in church ) in something very similar in the late 60s. Possibly slightly shorter actually.. Her bridesmaid wore a matching minidress in turquoise.

I've got a great photo of her, her sister and my gran. My gran's the only one with her knees covered (and a catsbum mouth on).

tiredemma · 15/04/2011 22:46

looks fab.

great legs.

I think it looks lovely- makes a change from boring, strapless satin.

firsttimemama · 15/04/2011 22:56

Is she wearing those shoes? I think low heeled sparkley sandals might tone it tone a bit.

Headsdown · 15/04/2011 23:08

LOL I was just thinking my mum had a church wedding early 70's her and bridesmaid had mini dresses with angel sleeves and floppy hats, skirt barely covered their erm breakfasts.

Optimism · 16/04/2011 08:36

I think she looks great. She has amazing legs so why not make the most of them? Would it worry you if a guest wore a dress this short? If not then I wouldn't worry about it for a bridesmaid - esp if you say it's not a church wedding. If she likes it and feels confident in it she will carry it off and look fab. Anyway - no one will be too bothered about her, they'll all be looking at how fabulous you look!

katiepotatie · 16/04/2011 08:54

\i think she looks lovely, (dead jealous of her legs) You think she looks great, your DP will just have to get over it. Why is he so bothered anyway? he should only care what you look like :)

Fluffycloudland77 · 16/04/2011 10:05

Trouble is men can be a bit conservative about this kind of thing, they might look but they might not want their wife to dress like it because they know other men would look too!.

She has fab legs, fab figure generally. Let her wear it I can't stand wedding spreads in the magazines where it's obvious the bride has chosen hideous dresses in vile colours.

I PROMISE no one can outshine the bride on your wedding day, I was nervous about walking down the aisle and stammering during my vows but all your nerves vanish when it comes to it. And the people who officiate weddings exude calm which calms you down too.

You'll all look gorgeous on the day enjoy it.

FAB5 · 16/04/2011 11:25

Having now seen the dress on the actual bridesmaid I would say it is too short though she does have the legs for it.

FAB5 · 16/04/2011 11:29

I had quite a conservative dress when I got married as I felt strongly that you should show respect in Church an that meant not having your breasts out.

My feeling is that ivory is the colour of a wedding dress and while the dress is definitely too short - and you really should not disregard your fiance's feelings - it might look less look at me if it was a different colour.

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