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What could I wear under a short spotted dress on holiday?

18 replies

Hogett · 28/05/2026 12:26

Hello lovely people

My sister has given me a Abercrombie and Fitch dress, that she left too long to send back afte it was deemed too long ( in her opinion) The dress is a russet colour with white spots, its lined, but has a sort of frill before the end of the dress making it look tiered, its really lovely but it a tad to short for me ( im 5ft 8 and Dsis is 5ft 4!) It comes half way up my thighs when on.
What would you put under it? DD suggested white leggings, but im not sure i can carry a white pair of leggings off! and are they even trendy now?
I would love to wear the dress, I just need somethibg underneath it and hoped someone on here might have some suggestions so I can wear it on our holidays.

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Abouteffingtime · 28/05/2026 12:27

I would just wear some chub rub shorts.

Ifihadlegs · 28/05/2026 12:28

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emuloc · 28/05/2026 12:29

Lycra shorts.

VanillaIceIceBaby · 28/05/2026 12:30

I’d just wear boy leg knickers. Or swimmers.

FriendlyGreenAlien · 28/05/2026 12:34

Chub rub shorts, lots of places sell them in skin tone or bright colours. I’ve got some on order from Snag that are supposed to be excellent.

Overtheatlantic · 28/05/2026 12:46

Wear underwear and nothing else? If you wear leggings you will ruin the whole point of wearing the dress.

MotherTuckinGenius · 28/05/2026 12:46

The Snag shorts are great and come in lots of colours.

bananaapplepears · 28/05/2026 12:55

What do you need something under it for?

Riapia · 28/05/2026 13:00

As little as you feel comfortable with.

Gettingbysomehow · 28/05/2026 13:01

Snag chub rub shorts, they come in all colours and sizes.

Hogett · 28/05/2026 13:07

Gettingbysomehow · 28/05/2026 13:01

Snag chub rub shorts, they come in all colours and sizes.

Thank you all for your replies. I never thought of chub rub shorts, i'll look into them. I think i just feel a little self conscious In a dress and thought it looked a bit short. Dh says it isnt! I shall have a a mooch at the snag website, some funky chub.rub shorts might be just the thing.

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Caaarrrl · 28/05/2026 13:14

Definitely snag chub rub shorts. I live in them under all dresses!

Hogett · 28/05/2026 13:15

Caaarrrl · 28/05/2026 13:14

Definitely snag chub rub shorts. I live in them under all dresses!

Thanks, I definitely going.to look into them

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CaptainBeefheartspal · 28/05/2026 13:28

I wear just over the knee leggings in a charcoal grey with one of my shorter dresses. I think k it looks quite cool 🤣 The White Stuff sell this length.

Hogett · 28/05/2026 13:40

CaptainBeefheartspal · 28/05/2026 13:28

I wear just over the knee leggings in a charcoal grey with one of my shorter dresses. I think k it looks quite cool 🤣 The White Stuff sell this length.

Thanks in shall have a look 😉

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WonderingWanda · 28/05/2026 13:43

I feel your pain. I'm 5'9" but with quite a long torso and larger bust so many short dresses barely cover my arse cheeks and look inappropriate for anywhere but the beach. So frustrating.

AImportantMermaid · 28/05/2026 13:46

I sometimes wear some normal shorts - loose linen types - in a matching colour if I want a dress to look a bit longer - a bit like bloomers 😁

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