Dress Length Question

[Marguerite-a-Ville]

I ordered this dress in black.

 

The description says "ankle length" and it truly hits just at the top of my ankle, not -surprise- a few inches above the ankle as shown on the tall model (I'm 5'5").

 

I'm not sure if I should have it taken up a few inches. It feels not quite right at that length...too long for tea length and too short for maxi.

 

Any opinions on that length? Would you be comfortable with that length?

[cb at sea]

I don't think that's a flattering length at all....I'd either shorten it to or around the knee, or return it....

[janabm81]

I agree with the above poster...shorten it.:)

[klauer]

Ditto!

[sail7seas]

Another ditto......

 

Not a good length IMO

 

[nw2this]

It might look nice on a really curvy figure.

[Alrana Eris]

I'm 5'5 I wear long dresses. If its too long go to a tailor and have them hem it for you. I sew so I can do it myself. Length should be fine

[Marguerite-a-Ville]

Thanks for the feedback, ladies! Looks like I may need to have it shortened.

[Hoyaheel]

I'll be contrary:p I think ankle length - with flat shoes - would be nice. I'm 5'5" and maxi dresses tend to drown me - I like at the ankle. Far better on me than mid-calf (if I wanted a knee length dress, that's what I'd order - I wouldn't order full length and then hem) If you don't like the length, and want it so much shorter, wouldn't it be better to return it and order the length you want?

 

[unless I'm misunderstanding and you wanted a mid-calf dress?]

[Marguerite-a-Ville]

Hoyaheel, I did want a mid-calf or a little longer. I'm going to shorten it just a bit, not knee-length. It's just an awkward length right now, but a few inches should do the trick. I love the style...it really is flattering on. And I can get several uses out of it by adding different accessories. Thanks for your input!

[Martini Mom]

I would hem it to mid knee or just above the knee.

[Choochala]

I love the dress - I have one similar and it sits between the knee and ankle and you're right - it's very versitile. Different accessories change the look. hem it a bit and wear it! You will look fabulous!

[Marguerite-a-Ville]

Thanks Choochala!

 

I'm glad to hear you are happy with your dress and the mid-calf length!

[middlehaitch]

I love ankle length (shows the shoes off) and fortunately it is very on trend right now, keep it the length it is.

Cheers, h.

[harris.margaret9]

I loved the dress but please shorten it. Not at all a flattering length!