Question
Hello! I just bought a strapless dress for my prom and right now the hem falls past the back of my kness. I am a short person, 5'3, and heard that any dress or skirt I buy should hit just below the knee or just at the knee.
Should I go get my dress shortened?
Also, is it ok to wear a necklace AND earrings with a strapless dress?
Thanks,
Marie
Answer
Hi Katie,
Yes, anytime you buy a dress off the rack, it may not fit you perfectly, especially the length. Your clothes should fit perfectly and when they do you will look perfect too!
Have your dress shortened to fit your height, and while you are there, have the tailor make sure parts of the dress are fitting well also. Make sure the armhole is not too large. It should fit snugly against your body.
As for the accessories: Formal events allow you to wear things you might not wear during the day. The general rule is: if the dress is simple, you can wear fancy shoes and earrings and necklace and a fancy hairstyle and makeup and nailpolish!
If you are wearing a dress with ruffles and lace or sequins, you can wear all the above, except instead of fancy shoes, keep your shoes and your hairstyle simple. Take this quiz to see how you score: http://shop4prom.com/prom_accessories02.asp
Hope this helps. Have a great prom
GG Flower
Hello! I just bought a strapless dress for my prom and right now the hem falls past the back of my kness. I am a short person, 5'3, and heard that any dress or skirt I buy should hit just below the knee or just at the knee.
Should I go get my dress shortened?
Also, is it ok to wear a necklace AND earrings with a strapless dress?
Thanks,
Marie
Answer
Hi Katie,
Yes, anytime you buy a dress off the rack, it may not fit you perfectly, especially the length. Your clothes should fit perfectly and when they do you will look perfect too!
Have your dress shortened to fit your height, and while you are there, have the tailor make sure parts of the dress are fitting well also. Make sure the armhole is not too large. It should fit snugly against your body.
As for the accessories: Formal events allow you to wear things you might not wear during the day. The general rule is: if the dress is simple, you can wear fancy shoes and earrings and necklace and a fancy hairstyle and makeup and nailpolish!
If you are wearing a dress with ruffles and lace or sequins, you can wear all the above, except instead of fancy shoes, keep your shoes and your hairstyle simple. Take this quiz to see how you score: http://shop4prom.com/prom_accessories02.asp
Hope this helps. Have a great prom
GG Flower
