Thanks for all your responses to my “find a dress” question! I think alterations are the route I’m going to go. I’ve got my eye on a couple of gorgeous Hell Bunny dresses that shouldn’t be too hard to shorten.
Help a girl find a dress?
Forgot to put an answer box before! Oops!
Alright, stylish ladies of the vintage persuasion - I need some advice. I’m shopping for a dress to wear to an event this summer, and there’s one problem I keep running into. All the dresses I’ve seen in the general style I want (halter neck, sweetheart neckline, swing skirt) are waaay too long on me. I’m only 5’4” and mid-calf length overwhelms me. I’d prefer something either knee-length or just past my knees.
I’ve looked at dresses from Vivien of Holloway, Hell Bunny, Heartbreaker, Pinup Girl Clothing and more. My question is: What are some other labels that carry plus-sizes (US 14/16 or XL) in shorter styles that you would recommend? Am I better off just ordering something long and getting it altered?
OOTD: May 27, 2012
Call the cops, fat girl in shorts! Y’all, I haven’t worn shorts in like 15 years. But it’s freakin’ hot in Houston so my white legs are gonna have to see some sun.
Sweater: Torrid (on clearance >$10!)
Tank top: Mossimo (Target)
Shorts: Torrid
Shoes: Franco Sarto (from DSW)
Hair flower: Claire’s
Meeting @theindiarose for shopping on Melrose Ave. (Taken with instagram)
I want to make my lips look like this.
OOTD: May 11, 2012
Top: Torrid
Shrug: Mossimo (Target)
Belt: Target
Capris: Ashley Stewart
Shoes: Nine West (from Ross)
Hair bow: Kroger ($1.50 in kids’ section)
Ring: Charming Charlie
OOTD: May 6, 2012 Nothing new or notable here - EXCEPT it was one of the few occasions I have worn a sundress out without a cardigan or shrug. Damn it’s hot in Texas right now.
(I know I look mad. I wasn’t. Whatever.)
Dress: Torrid
Belt: Torrid
Shoes: Gianni Bini (bought at Dillard’s)
Hair flower: The Icing
Necklace: Store in New Orleans
Ring: Charming Charlie
