https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:00:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-758484 Thu, 02 May 2013 20:34:28 +0000 immabeetoo 758484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love HB what nice things everyone has said!! I am going to take the majority vote and at least give another shot to search more options. </p> <p>@LuLu Mom: Thank you! I like the lace one but I'm worried because I think the bridesmaid dresses are lace... but I ordered the second one to try on, fingers crossed it shows up on time :)</p> <p>@mewtill: I've heard of that site but just checked it out, it is neat! I wish they had more user photos, it's hard to imagine the dress on 5'2 me from the 6'2 model picture</p> <p>@Apex: Not at all; now that I'm postpartum and breastfeeding I am a 6 up top and a 4 everywhere else :/ Which has made shopping harder, anything fitted... doesn't really fit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757648 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:42:50 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 757648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That dress is not bad and I think you look good in it. Personally I wouldn't spend money to get it hemmed/altered. I'd rather spend that money on a new dress altogether.</p> <p>As a thought, I'm going to some weddings this summer and decided to do Rent the Runway (it cost me about $60). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757632 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:33:41 +0000 Mrs. Pen 757632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally you have an amazing dress and could definitely do better :) but if price is a big issue, stick with the dress for free :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757596 Thu, 02 May 2013 16:17:37 +0000 rawrasaur 757596@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As just a guest to a wedding, I think it is fine. I wouldn't spend money on a new one. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757540 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:46:33 +0000 Mrs.Someone 757540@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the dress! I'd change the shoes (black?) and go for more of a 50's glam look, I think you would totally look your age that way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757485 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:28:30 +0000 Apex 757485@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What dress size are you if you don't mind my asking? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757071 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:56:57 +0000 mrskc 757071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The dress is ok. But I think you should find a new dress! You are so cute and have a nice figure. You need something to show that off better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757055 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:53:39 +0000 Bao 757055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a nice print, but it needs to be hemmed! Show off those legs ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757049 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:52:33 +0000 LuLu Mom 757049@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i think you should find a new dress (and you can find one on a budget) what about something like this? </p> <p><a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1389290/lc-lauren-conrad-lace-dress.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1389290/lc-lauren-conrad-lace-dress.jsp</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1391165/elle-ruffle-pleated-dress.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1391165/elle-ruffle-pleated-dress.jsp</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-757046 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:51:59 +0000 mrsjyw 757046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You're too cute for that dress!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756890 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:27:16 +0000 avivoca 756890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's cute, but I would get it hemmed and have the sleeves shortened. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756877 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:24:54 +0000 loveisstrange 756877@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh. I think it's cute. I'm 25 and I'd wear it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756862 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:22:18 +0000 heffalump 756862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's cute.... but I've also been told I dress like a mom. This was before I became a mom too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756847 Thu, 02 May 2013 13:18:42 +0000 autumnlove 756847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would find a new dress to show off your figure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756745 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:49:01 +0000 MsLipGloss 756745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: In that case, it will do nicely! It will look even better after it is steamed, too. If you are going to keep your shoes the same (neutral), I would recommend going the same route for your bag (I would still carry a clutch), or, adding a contrasting pop of color in your bag (say, yellow, or turquoise). </p> <p>I also still think a wide neutral belt--or, if you keep your shoes and bag neutral, a wide contrasting color belt) will flatter your figure even more (really defining your waist), and add visual interest to your ensemb. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756736 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:46:12 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 756736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely think that dress is too old for you. I'd find something else! It doesn't do you justice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756726 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:43:48 +0000 immabeetoo 756726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: thanks:) @Foodnerd81: its an afternoon wedding that's outside... The dress is silk- I agree it needs to be ironed! Blah I'm not loving it and obvs I'm not the only one but I can't seem to find anything I dislike less :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756714 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:41:14 +0000 Foodnerd81 756714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree it's a little casual for most weddings I've been to, but it really depends on the wedding. I think once it's ironed or steamed it will be better and I would be unlikely to drive an hour for hemming, to be honest. (I'm lazy and cheap, though). If you did opt for alterations, hemming and taking off the sleeves would make it look younger, but I don't have a problem with it as is. I like the color a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756600 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:18:45 +0000 MsLipGloss 756600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What time is the wedding? If it's an evening wedding, that dress looks like it could be too casual.</p> <p>If you aren't going to hem it, what about adding a wide black patent belt and shoes? </p> <p>If you ARE going to hem it (you should - it looks like you have great legs! :P), I think also getting rid of the puffed sleeves will do wonders to make it look more youthful!</p> <p>I would carry a cluch (for your bag) - the fabric/style options for the bag really depend on the rest of your ensemble.</p> <p>ETA: What fabric is the dress? Cotton? Silk? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dress-opinions-needed#post-756560 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:12:35 +0000 immabeetoo 756560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A wedding I'm attending came up super fast and I am having zero luck finding a dress to wear that is not white and is flattering/doesn't require a strapless bra.</p> <p>I dug this out of my closet an think it might be fine but my bet friend told me she thinks its matronly :/ (I'm 25 FWIW)</p> <p>Do you think I look like a total slob?? I found a tailor that could hem it above my knees which I think would help but it would be an hours worth of driving back and forth and $30..... I'm sort of leaning towards just wearing it as is.</p> <p>Help! Also bonus points if you tell me what kind of purse goes with it... </p> [attach=1391/13/mm6l4z.245x600.image.jpg]