Post # 1
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Bumble bee
I am considering leaving the hem of my dress alone it will drag a bit on the floor but, I kind of like the way it looks that way kind of flowy and romantic but, when I say this some people look at me funny… am I not getting the whole picture when I look at myself or do any of you agree with me… I know ultimately its up to me but, I dont want to look sloppy in a dress I spent to much on if Im just not seeing things right. ( if you wore yours like this can I see pictures?)
Post # 2
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Bumble bee
LadyPeacockk: Do you mean long all around or something like a train? I’d be more concerned on tripping on the dress and ripping it if it were overall too long.
Post # 4
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Buzzing bee
For all of my prom dresses in the past that did not have trains, I always kept the hem long in the back and then had the front hemmed appropriately but tapered to the back hem. That way it looked like a had a small romantic sweep train but still did not trip in the front. I’d say at the least you need to hem the front to make sure it doesn’t look messy depending on how long it is…
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
maybe kind of like this is what I mean its not the same amterial so its hard to show without physically being in the dress what exact length I am talking about & I am a horrible estimator >>>>>>>>>>>>>>& the 2nd picture is my actual dress (not me in the picture but you can get a better idea of the material) 
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
ToppyAidan: gillykat824: I forgot to tag you … also I plan of using a slip to poof just a little so that will keep it off my feet (i think)
Post # 7
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Bee Keeper
LadyPeacockk: I think it can work!
Post # 8
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Buzzing bee
i think it really only works with very flowy, light fabrics – like chiffon.
Post # 9
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Bumble bee
LadyPeacockk: I would be very cautious and practice walking a TON just to make absolute sure that you won’t trip on it walking normal, walking fast, walking with heels, going up stairs, and dancing. I’d be really nervous it would end up shredding the dress either from me being clutzy or other people stepping on it.
Post # 10
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Buzzing Beekeeper
It’s dangerous! You will be stepping all over it, all night, could fall or tear the dress! No no no!
Post # 11
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Busy bee
Ha!! My dress was a little long because I left my crinoline slip at home two hours away and didnt realize until the day of! I spent the day tripping on my dress, everyone stepped on it, even though there was only like an inch that draped to the floor. someone stepped on the back and ripped my bustle. At that point I didnt care who stepped on it, I danced, people spilled on my dress, even I dropped and entire glass of water on it. everyone commented on how romantic and soft it looked but I was miserable in it until I had a few drinks and sopped caring. DEFINITELY make sure you get a slip to keep from tripping but be prepared for dancing feet to step on it!
In all honesty though……despite tripping and being stepped on my dress just billowed and moved SO softly without the slip and with the extra fabric Length.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
Lakeside003: gillykat824: MrsBuesleBee: Footballwife: haha damnn I liked it .. I will rethink it some more though maybe I can reach a happy medium somewhere I have a while I just dont want it to look stiff is where my concerns is but I still want shape… and Footballwife your friends were right it did look beautiful in my opinion lol (bummer it got ruined but at least you had fun ;p )
Post # 13
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Sugar bee
It risks making you look like the dress is wearing you, instead of the other way around.
Post # 14
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Buzzing Beekeeper
LadyPeacockk: you could take off your shoes (if you’re wearing heels) for some portraits- that will give you the look for a bit. then carry on with your reception wearing shoes.
Post # 15
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Bumble bee
MrsBuesleBee: thats a good idea .. thank you.. I will play around with it once I pick out some shoes..
