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I hate to say it, but I do think it looks too short. Do you have a different photo that shoes the whole dress? It might just be really obvious because you're only showing the very bottom of the dress.
I had mine hemmed so that it was barely 1/2 inch off the floor- short enough so I wouldn't step on it, but long enough that my shoes wouldn't show.
I love the shoes- maybe use them for the rehearsal- but I would say switch to a lower heel.
I second what rosychiclet said. Maybe in a full pic, it wouldn't look so short, but in that it does. Are you changing dresses for the reception or anything? Maybe you could wear the pretties then? Sorry! Is it a situation where it's anyone's fault?
Gosh I wish I had a full pic, but the full pics I do have are sans shoes. Go figure.
No, I'm not changing dresses. I'm thinking I may wear the shoes for the rehearsal or even the get-away (where I will be in a different dress). And no, it's not anyone's fault, it's just the way the dress was originally made. The cut is right along the bottom, so I'm not able to let anything out.
I'm seeing a hem about 2 inches up. There's no way they could drop that? Could you check with a different seamstress? It looks like those heels are a couple of inches, could you drop to a slightly lower heel?
What a huge bummer! But I'm going to agree with everyone. In this pic it looks really high off of the ground. I think you're going to have to ditch the pumps. Sorry!!!
Maybe you can go take some full body shots with the shoes and post them for us to see sometime. It may just be the pic
It totally depends on the other detailing on your dress, but you might also consider adding a panel of fabric to the hem of the dress. A lot of dresses have detailing along the bottom edge, so you could add a panel of satin or lace or something to match any detailing on the upper portion of the dress, or a sash, etc. Something to think about if you have your heart set on your heels or flats don't completely solve the problem. GOod luck!
can you show us the full pic sans shoes? Seeing the style of the dress might help!
But overall, I agree, go with flats. It will look better!
I swear it looks like there is a deep hem that could be let down. I agree though that it is too short. I would get a second opinion or go with flats. Sorry! Those look like very cute shoes!
It does seem a bit short. I had the same thought as MerryC about adding some fabric border. Lace or a pleated edge...really depends on teh dress. Otherwise or in addition try flats. I'm so sorry, this must be v. stressful. But I'm sure you'll look wonderful no matter what you decide:)
Oh, I should say that if you need back up seamstress recs in Seattle, I've got 'em!
I would see if you could get them to drop the hem down a bit. if not, I would either switch to lower shoes, or consider adding about an inch of lace or something to the bottom of the dress to add length.
I think dresses look a little less *grand* when when they are too short.
Is there any way she could add a panel of fabric to the bottom of the dress? She could use pleated fabric or netting or something different from the main coth of the dress. I've seen tons of dresses with a little pleated layer peaking out the bottom that I love.
Hey ladies! Thanks for the input! The spot that it "looks" like there is a hem... there's no hem there. I don't know how to explain it other than to say there's no way we could let the dress out anymore.
So! I am saving my cute pumps for the rehearsal or the getaway (can't decide yet) and opted for a pair of ah-dorable gold d'Orsay flats. They should be here next week!
Thanks again!
I hem everything so that it's a half inch from the floor in my shoes. I forget where I read that that was the 'rule,' but it has worked well for me. That said, I think it looks like it might be a bit short. How high are the heels? Could you take them to a good cobbler and have them lowered? Or find a cute shoe with a slightly shorter heel that isn't a flat?
Hi there, MrsRoth! We're finally running across each other on the Bee boards!
It sounds like your flats will be the way to go...where are you ordering them from? I'm thinking I'm going in the same direction myself though my MoH will probably KILL me if I don't wear something with a heel on it! ;)
am I seeing it wrong? I see I HUGE hem line where your seamstress could let some out.
Did she say that she couldn't or she just doesn't want to?
P.S. those shoes look adorable...where did you get them?
update: oops! i see that you say there's no hem. I still wanna know about your shoes, pleeeasse!
I agree go with some flats!! No one really see's the shoes that much anyways!! 
is it possible that the dress would look good tea length? just a suggestion-otherwise i would go with the flats too. those shoes are ADORABLE though!
Aren't the shoes cute?? They're from Target! :)
@honeypants hey lady! nice to finally run into you! :)
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WHEN did you get those shoes? I need them!!!! Honestly, I think the dress looks cute with the shoes poking out like that.
ok, seriously, has no one heard about dancing bare foot? I do it all the times when I went to formals. It's a perfect length for comfy shoe dancing as well as if you just feel like bare foot dancing so you don't step on the dress.
Also, what's wrong with seeing the shoes? You get to show off style!
Bummer Man. I'm thinking that different shoes are an option, or adding some sort of decorative trim/tulle ruffle on the bottom? OR: shorten it again to ankle-length and show off the fab shoes you already have even more! I try to hem 1/2" off the floor in the front of gowns unless a client really wants to show off some serious shoes. No matter what you should be able to walk around and dance Hands Free!
I have to agree with several ladies in that it maybe a little short. You can find some fantastic flats or sparkly sandels out there! Good luck!
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Hi Hive!
So I took my dress in to get altered today. All is well, except for when I put my heels on, it's just a weeeee bit short. Problem is, with the way my dress is made, she can't let it out any more.
My seamstress and I seemed to think it was still okay. Any shorter and it would be too short. But this was still acceptable.
So what do you think? Yay? Nay? Ditch the oh-so-cute-pumps for not-so-cute flats?
Thanks!!
Amanda
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