I need opinions on this dress.

[katespade]

I ordered this from Zulily with the intention of wearing it to my company holiday party in a few weeks.
It arrived today and I'm questioning whether it's appropriate for a work function. It's pretty important to me that I don't wear something scandalous (I work in HR). 
Thoughts?


Keep in mind: I would wear a slip underneath to smooth out my stomach/hip area and, obviously, a bra that didn't show through the fabric.

 

[ewall]

It's a little too tight and little too nude colored for a company function.

(Our HR directors got up on stage in mini skirts at our company party so apparently being in HR means nothing when it comes to party attire!!)

[Skyesthelimit1212]

K, um, I'm going to tell the truth, while the dress look FAB.U.LOUS! on you, I'm not liking the color, it's too skin-tone for me, Sorry Please don't hate me.   :?

[katespade]

ewall - I should probably add that the lighting in the picture kind of washes out the color. It stands out a bit more from my complexion in person. The tightness is definitely my biggest concern, along with how short it is. I don't normally wear things like this, so I'm not sure if a slip would help make it look less tight.

To set the scene a bit: I work in a very large office with a lot of young people. Most people dress up in prom-style outfits for our holiday party. Some of them are appropriate, a lot of them are not. LOL.

[katespade]

Skyesthelimit1212 - I wouldn't post pictures here if I didn't want the truth! The color is washed out a bit in the picture, but I wonder if I could buy some fabric dye and make it navy or something. If it wasn't nude/ivory, would that make the style seem more appropriate?

I only paid like $10 for it, so I wouldn't be heartbroken if I tried to dye it and ended up ruining it. lol.

[ewall]

Nov 25, 2015 16:19:18 GMT -5 katespade said:

ewall - I should probably add that the lighting in the picture kind of washes out the color. It stands out a bit more from my complexion in person. The tightness is definitely my biggest concern, along with how short it is. I don't normally wear things like this, so I'm not sure if a slip would help make it look less tight.

To set the scene a bit: I work in a very large office with a lot of young people. Most people dress up in prom-style outfits for our holiday party. Some of them are appropriate, a lot of them are not. LOL.

LOL, I hear ya! People tend to let it all hang out at the holiday party. I've worn some short, short dresses to our holiday party before. 

[katespade]

Nov 25, 2015 16:22:43 GMT -5 ewall said:

Nov 25, 2015 16:19:18 GMT -5 katespade said:

ewall - I should probably add that the lighting in the picture kind of washes out the color. It stands out a bit more from my complexion in person. The tightness is definitely my biggest concern, along with how short it is. I don't normally wear things like this, so I'm not sure if a slip would help make it look less tight.

To set the scene a bit: I work in a very large office with a lot of young people. Most people dress up in prom-style outfits for our holiday party. Some of them are appropriate, a lot of them are not. LOL.

LOL, I hear ya! People tend to let it all hang out at the holiday party. I've worn some short, short dresses to our holiday party before. 

Skyesthelimit1212 gave me a great idea. Would the style be more appropriate if it were a different color? Because I could attempt to dye it.

[amaranth]

I'd save it for date night or a wedding. It looks freaking awesome on you, but maybe a little too awesome for work if you know what I mean.

I also hesitate on the color. But for $10 you could dye it black or burgundy for a hot date night out.

[katespade]

amaranth - Ooooooh. Burgundy is a great idea. I love wearing dark reds. H and I never go anywhere fancy enough for a dress like this, but maybe we could plan something for NYE. Or I could wear it to HIS holiday party so I can just be his hot wife instead of the scandalous HR lady! LOL.

[amaranth]

Nov 25, 2015 16:37:13 GMT -5 katespade said:

amaranth - Ooooooh. Burgundy is a great idea. I love wearing dark reds. H and I never go anywhere fancy enough for a dress like this, but maybe we could plan something for NYE. Or I could wear it to HIS holiday party so I can just be his hot wife instead of the scandalous HR lady! LOL.

Yes his party is ideal!

[katespade]

amaranth - I feel like I can't win right now. Because of this stupid, never ending flare up I'm still 10 pounds down from what I usually weigh, so tight dresses look totally inappropriate and loose dresses look frumpy and ill-fitting. I can't seem to find any sort of happy medium and I'm still struggling to put the weight back on.

I wish that I could just skip the party, but I'm planning it so I have to at least make an appearance.

[Skyesthelimit1212]

When is the party? Do you have enough time to maybe get it shortened into a top and you could wear it with awesome leggings or a skirt?

[katespade]

Skyesthelimit1212 - Keep posting! Every time you post I get another great idea!

The party is in three weeks, so alterations are probably not an option, but I could dye it a darker color and wear leggings to make it a bit more casual. If I had leggings on I wouldn't have to have it pulled down so far, which might help it look less tight in the torso.

[ewall]

katespade yes! a darker color!

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I love the dress and think you look smokin', but it is rather form-fitting for a company party, imo. Dyeing it a darker color might help. I think you should definitely keep it for another occasion even if you don't wear it to the party!

[bk1]

The color really throws me. For that price I would try to dye it darker.

[Skyesthelimit1212]

I wonder if a cute belt with the dress and some leggings would look nice.

[amaranth]

Nov 25, 2015 22:01:42 GMT -5 Skyesthelimit1212 said:

I wonder if a cute belt with the dress and some leggings would look nice.

Ooh this could work. Leggings or opaque tights and booties, a thicker belt, and chunky colored necklace. That would tone down the sexiness but still be hot. But, HR appropriate hot.

[melsamoony]

I agree about the color.

I probably wouldn't wear it to a work thing even though you look awesome. I wouldn't be comfortable so then I would be self-conscious the whole time but that's me.

[katiek]

Damn, girl!

I concur with everyone else, but you look smokin'!

[wanderingenough]

Ditto katiek. You already got some good recommendations, but danggg you look hot!

[awick14]

You look amazing. I think this would look great in a darker color. I really like the burgundy idea.