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Does this dress look too "girlish"?

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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 12:24

Because I'm pear shaped, straight fitted dresses do nothing for me.
Trouble is, fuller skirts - especially if they are above the knee - seem a little too "young" on me.

This is longer, beautifully detailed, but will I still look a bit Mutton in it?
I'm 5 ft 6, size 12 to 14, and not 20 years old anymore!
Goodish legs, and I look well proportioned as long as the chunky tops of thighs are hidden.

Honest opinion please!

Does this dress look too "girlish"?
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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 12:25

The black stripes are crocheted lace not a print.

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BeerMuggles · 07/03/2017 12:27

No! not at all. I thought it was going to be pale pink with a peter pan collar!

it's lovely.

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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 12:56

Lovely on a 40 year old?
50?
60?

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EggsEleven · 07/03/2017 13:15

I think it's the kind of dress where age is irrelevant as long as it fits properly and looks nice. It's black and white stripes not a black and white Mickey Mouse print. I think both a 20yr old and a 60yr old could carry it off so long as it was a flattering fit.

FriedPisces · 07/03/2017 13:17

Oh yes, I love that! I'm 42 and would 100% wear that.

45DegreestoReality · 07/03/2017 17:20

I think it's a great dress. Like a previous poster has said, it's not a childish print or twee style. Monochrome is classic too. Go for it!

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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 17:59

This is really annoying.
The original designer website shows it as knee length but everywhere else (net a porter, House of Fraser) photos are much shorter.
Spoke to retail outlet who said that they often change things like length and the shorter length is likely to be what I get if I order it.
I don't think I can get away with it shorter

Does this dress look too "girlish"?
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BlueFolly · 07/03/2017 18:23

That would look fine on any age so long as the shape suits you

BusterGonad · 07/03/2017 18:43

It's not what I would class as short. I like it.

lazytuesday · 07/03/2017 18:46

thats a lovely dress and remember it will be longer on you than on the model who will usually be very tall and wearing a size 6/8

missyB1 · 07/03/2017 18:46

well its a lovely dress, I'm 48 and would wear this. I see what you mean about the different lengths, any chance you could try it on anywhere?

AnyFucker · 07/03/2017 18:50

That is very nice

WeeM · 07/03/2017 18:55

I think it's lovely. I do like the look of the longer one better but bear in mind it that model is probably about 5'10" so it might not actually be too short!

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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 19:48

The model in "shorter" photos is 5'9 so three inches taller than me, so maybe the dress will sit ? 2 inches closer to the knee. I've found a HOF with stock so will try it on later this week.

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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 19:49

The really bad news is that it's over 200 quid...

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PollyBanana · 07/03/2017 19:51

AnyFucker has spoken.

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60sname · 07/03/2017 20:50

I do like it, but as a pear shape that wouldn't do anything for me as the 'step' from bodice to skirt is quite pronounced and that and the hoop pattern would add width over my hips

45DegreestoReality · 07/03/2017 22:42

Well.. You lost me at 200 quid.
It's a nice dress, but not that nice!

blueshoes · 08/03/2017 04:33

The longer skirt looks much more elegant and adds interest. I wouldn't buy the shorter one even though you are shorter than the model because the proportion is still wrong.

graciestocksfield · 08/03/2017 04:36

I'm 5'7" and recently bought a dress which comes to my knees. Had a look for it on the website later and it was a couple of inches above the knee on the model.

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PollyBanana · 10/03/2017 08:09

Well I tried it on (albeit in a size too small) and it looked dreadful.
The skirt is quite full which would be fine if there was more weight and length to balance it.
Instead I looked like Gretel waiting for Hansel. A five year old in a party dress.
Shame- it looked lovely on the hanger.
(mind you the six other dresses I tried on at the same time all looked shit so I am the common demoninator!)

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ShotgunNotDoingThePans · 10/03/2017 08:28

I suspect it's the gathering that gives that effect. I can't wear anything that gathers round the middle but can wear a dropped yoke iyswim.

BounceBounceSplishSplash · 10/03/2017 11:05

Yes, you're right, I think with full skirts you need length otherwise to avoid the 5 year old Birthday party look. It's a shame it wasn't as long as it was in the photo as it could've been lovely.

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PollyBanana · 10/03/2017 16:38

Still dress shopping...
Today I grabbed a dress purely because I loved the colour and print despite the fact that it was a shape I have always avoided.
V neck cross over wrap dress, jersey, very figure hugging.
I assumed that it would make the above 5 year old's party frock look good and I would look like a sack of spuds.

Bloody lovely!
Makes my big arse look peachy, and hips look womanly instead of hefty.
Print blurred all the edges and draped waist covered a multitude of sins and bulges
Still a bit lacking in the Boob department but nothing that a decent bra won't sort.

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ShotgunNotDoingThePans · 10/03/2017 23:05

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