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What can I wear with this dress?

37 replies

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 15/10/2017 21:23

I love it but it's very short. It's too pretty to wear with leggings what else could I wear it with? It's navy by the way in case it's not showed up properly.

What can I wear with this dress?
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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 15/10/2017 22:08

Bump!

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Want2beme · 15/10/2017 22:17

Some suede effect, navy, closed toe sandals? What's the occasion?

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 15/10/2017 22:29

Not one yet. I bought it in the sale. Might be nice for Xmas parties. Need something for my legs it's too short with nothing but leggings look all wrong!

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MaryLennoxsScowl · 15/10/2017 22:56

Can't you just wear black tights? Disclaimer: I'm in Scotland where wearing tights with everything is de rigeur.

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 15/10/2017 23:07

What sort of tights? Like sheer ones? It's navy though I'm not sure they would look ok. Maybe navy tights would look alright. It's annoying. Wish dress was a bit longer!

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twinkledag · 15/10/2017 23:11

Black opaques and ankle boots?

MaryLennoxsScowl · 15/10/2017 23:13

Navy tights are gross! No, black tights, the denier of your choice - sheer would be nice. Not wearing black tights with navy is pretty old-fashioned now, isn't it?

TheBoyWhoWouldntHoeCorn · 15/10/2017 23:13

I wouldn’t wear it with black tights, I’d go for navy or grey instead

TheBoyWhoWouldntHoeCorn · 15/10/2017 23:15

Something like these

m.johnlewis.com/wolford-velvet-de-luxe-66-opaque-tights/dark-navy/p3111071

LondonStill83 · 15/10/2017 23:18

The boy who- I like those, but think anthracite would look better. With heels.

ShirleyPhallus · 15/10/2017 23:19

I'd get some navy lace and sew an extra panel on the bottom of a few inches

Then wear it with nude tights. Navy tights look awful imo. Only nude or black tights should ever be worn.

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 15/10/2017 23:19

I think black tights would clash hideously with navy dress.

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Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 15/10/2017 23:20

Shirley phallus im not clever enough to do that.

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Pinlovescake · 15/10/2017 23:22

I don't get what's so bad about navy tights with a navy dress. If it's short wear opaque navy tights - beige ones will not help in any way as it's essentially like having bare legs...

twinkledag · 15/10/2017 23:23

Navy tights with taupe/stone ankle boots?

CountFosco · 16/10/2017 06:05

I'd wear navy tights and navy ankle boots. In fact I'm wearing that to work today.

NeonSun · 16/10/2017 06:25

Leggings and jeans are the best decision in this case :) You should only choose the colour for them which will fit the dress.
Also if I were you, I would wear with them nice leather pants but I know that not all people like them :)

Sleephead1 · 16/10/2017 06:32

You could wear with coloured tights ? I know not every one likes them but you can get in nearly every colour i used to have a dark purple pair i wore alot. Other option uf you dont want to wear tights or leggings is take to dress maker and ask them to make it longer ?

RavingRoo · 16/10/2017 06:45

Opaque black tights, high heeled ankle boots. I think I have a similar navy dress and have styled it similarly.

Fairylea · 16/10/2017 06:46

I’m not getting all the hate for navy tights either Confused I really like the dress and I’d wear it with some 60-80 den navy tights (thick but not completely leggings ish) and some black velvet block heeled boots or shoes.

MrsPringles · 16/10/2017 06:49

I'd go for thick black tights (Primark do a fab 200 denier that are perfect for things like this) and then wear with tan/taupe coloured ankle boots with a chunky heel

ImogenTubbs · 16/10/2017 07:07

Don't understand the hate for coloured tights on this thread! Navy tights would look great with ankle boots.

EmilyEvasive · 16/10/2017 08:07

Don’t wear black tights if the dress is navy!

Navy tights will look great with it!

silkpyjamasallday · 16/10/2017 09:04

Blergh coloured tights are gross, there's nothing wrong with black and navy, a sheer pair of black tights will look best undoubtedly.

Whatshouldmyusernamebe · 16/10/2017 09:14

Well thanks everyone! Grin

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