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Love love love this dress but it's too short

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Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 18:16

I absolutely love this dress but I'm not confident enough to show my legs off. Anyone seen similar dresses in a longer length. Or any way I could create an underskirt or something?? Probably not, but thought I'd ask in case there are any fabulously creative minds here!

https://mewmews.com/products/indy-v-neck-rainbow-crystal-fringe-mini-dress?variant=42084038049852&fbclid=IwVERDUAVNyUVleHRuA2FlbQEwAHBkb2YBYWRpZAGrNVrFotA6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeFG0y7MuR4xTNjfkW15uBnx0tU-i8xX_Fgr6b2QS1gufyJ-yVRfpvwBuhLHQ_aem__hGx2Q3v8JG6KwJJ9Ihzpg&utm_source=26&utm_medium=261012-bz-cbo-materia-%E6%AC%A7%E7%BE%8E-None-Mix-20-50&utm_campaign=261012-bz-cbo-materia-%E6%AC%A7%E7%BE%8E-None-Mix-20-50%23M10W1&utm_term=120248478373900570&utm_content=120248478862250570&utm_id=120248478373830570

Indy V Neck Rainbow Crystal Fringe Mini Dress

Discover the ultimate way to stand out with our Indy V Neck Rainbow Crystal Fringe Mini Dress. Featuring a unique v neck design and dazzling rainbow crystal fringe, this mini dress will make you the center of attention. Perfect for parties and special...

https://mewmews.com/products/indy-v-neck-rainbow-crystal-fringe-mini-dress?fbclid=IwVERDUAVNyUVleHRuA2FlbQEwAHBkb2YBYWRpZAGrNVrFotA6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeFG0y7MuR4xTNjfkW15uBnx0tU-i8xX_Fgr6b2QS1gufyJ-yVRfpvwBuhLHQ_aem__hGx2Q3v8JG6KwJJ9Ihzpg&variant=42084038049852

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Saintsgirl7 · Yesterday 19:35

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 19:32

You may well be right there

Order it, try it, then go from there.
I think leggings would absolutely ruin the look though.

GoodkneeBadKnee · Yesterday 19:35

Pearlstillsinging · Yesterday 18:18

Wear it with trousers/leggings?

Please don't do this OP...

sweetpickle2 · Yesterday 19:35

As PP said if you’re 5’3” it won’t be short at all.

I’d be more concerned that it’s see through, if you’re worried about flashing flesh. If I were you I would order it and try it on.

Awkwardisfunny · Yesterday 19:35

lovethepuppies · Yesterday 19:33

Have you looked at the videos on the link you shared ? There is very little coverage of a large portion of side boob and wondered if you had noticed this too , or are lucky enough to have gravity defying boobs, but less confirmed about your legs ?

Don't you hate when a gorgeous dress doesn't think about modesty?? Not everyone has a bra for every occasion! They do make them but who has £50 to spend on every single one you'd need for these outfits!!

I swear they're making most clothes these days for women with boob jobs (or very small chests).

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 19:36

lovethepuppies · Yesterday 19:33

Have you looked at the videos on the link you shared ? There is very little coverage of a large portion of side boob and wondered if you had noticed this too , or are lucky enough to have gravity defying boobs, but less confirmed about your legs ?

Probably need to examine the structure of this dress a bit more! I'm size 8 very petite on top- not much chest. Weirdly don't actually care very much about showing off the rest of my body. Just my legs I'm not as confident about!

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butidid · Yesterday 19:37

Maybe buy it, try it, keep labels on and if it needs tweaking take it to a good alterations place and see what they can suggest? If they can't offer a good a solution you can return

SSIaccount · Yesterday 19:37

For what type of event?

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 19:39

SSIaccount · Yesterday 19:37

For what type of event?

A big party

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Jaxkash · Yesterday 19:40

I don't think its to short bloody buitiful and that's coming from a old man

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MyManinCaracas · Yesterday 19:43

Don’t wear it with leggings; you really can’t wear them with anything. That’s a dress not a tunic.

Branleuse · Yesterday 19:45

I love it.

You'll ruin the look if you try and cover up your legs imo.
I think you just need to act confident and fake it till you make it.

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 19:47

All very fair points!

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Saintsgirl7 · Yesterday 19:48

Also don't forget to post a pic when you do try it!

lovethepuppies · Yesterday 19:49

@Starlightstarbright11 you sound the perfect size to look beautiful in it! I’ve used sheer tights from snag tights that look very , good with my tiny minis.
however, due to weight loss I have VERY baggy thigh skin - snags make my legs look normal and great, I’m a 4’11” size 6 so we are similar sizes for height - I say life’s too short and go for it. The dress is beautiful ♥️

estrella167532839 · Yesterday 19:50

pilates · Yesterday 19:20

It’s a sexy sassy dress leggings would kill
it.

This. And jeans even worse.

DeathBanana · Yesterday 19:53

You need those really thick tights that look like legs, the ones Taylor swift types wear when on tour. I can’t remember who makes them but they’re by some dance outfitters.

SSIaccount · Yesterday 19:57

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 19:39

A big party

any dress code on the invite?

Charlenedickens · Yesterday 19:58

The model is just over five foot 8, so it will be five and a half inches longer on you, it’s got a nude coloured interior lining you can see on ine of the photos.

agree with others yoh can’t wear it with leggings or trousers, will look daft.

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 19:58

lovethepuppies · Yesterday 19:49

@Starlightstarbright11 you sound the perfect size to look beautiful in it! I’ve used sheer tights from snag tights that look very , good with my tiny minis.
however, due to weight loss I have VERY baggy thigh skin - snags make my legs look normal and great, I’m a 4’11” size 6 so we are similar sizes for height - I say life’s too short and go for it. The dress is beautiful ♥️

Thank you! 💜

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HobnobsChoice · Yesterday 19:59

butidid · Yesterday 19:37

Maybe buy it, try it, keep labels on and if it needs tweaking take it to a good alterations place and see what they can suggest? If they can't offer a good a solution you can return

It's a US based company allegedly and certainly returns are to New Jersey and only for credit note or exchange. No refunds. Also can't cancel the order unless you do it within 2 hours otherwise you lose at least 5%

I suspect it is actually drop shipping based on the delivery times. It is definitely being made in China based on shipping times. The sheer number of dresses makes me even more certain.

OP have you tried a Google lens search on the dress. You might find something similar or find it on a different website for a lot less

Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 20:00

SSIaccount · Yesterday 19:57

any dress code on the invite?

It's my party so the dress code is literally dress as fabulously as you want 😁

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Starlightstarbright11 · Yesterday 20:01

HobnobsChoice · Yesterday 19:59

It's a US based company allegedly and certainly returns are to New Jersey and only for credit note or exchange. No refunds. Also can't cancel the order unless you do it within 2 hours otherwise you lose at least 5%

I suspect it is actually drop shipping based on the delivery times. It is definitely being made in China based on shipping times. The sheer number of dresses makes me even more certain.

OP have you tried a Google lens search on the dress. You might find something similar or find it on a different website for a lot less

Good idea I'll try this

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DeathBanana · Yesterday 20:03

DeathBanana · Yesterday 19:53

You need those really thick tights that look like legs, the ones Taylor swift types wear when on tour. I can’t remember who makes them but they’re by some dance outfitters.

QMLAT -

Love love love this dress but it's too short