Long Dress

hi leyn,

hi! i know u’ve been receiving mails about graduation, mine is one of those but pls help me.

my graduation is coming (masteral graduation) & its one of the occasions i hate most! I don’t want to wear dresses. i’m not comfortable but since its graduation no choice. i must wear dress.

but this is the problem, i’m not comfortable because i dont have the body, legs & skin to show. wala talaga akong confidence to wear dresses more so with a cocktail dress! i have a terrible shape of legs & kelangang itago. so i chose to wear long dress, off white daw color namin. i’m not wearing sleeveless kc ang laki ng braso ko and uneven ang tone. (huhuhu. wawa naman ako no? dmi problem. =(

kaya im begging you. pls help me choose the right one for me & the one that i will be comfortable & confident. i’m 5 feet & medyo malaman (120lbs). pakisama na rin ang babagay na shoes for that dress.

thank you so much in advance & God bless you always so you could help/enlighten more people.

it’s me,
Cel

Dear Cel,

I know this is kind of bit hard for you but don’t worry, every problem has its matching solution. Obviously, you seem very conscious with your figure so I won’t force you to wear clothes that you might not be comfortable with. If your first choice is a long dress then stick to the idea, we can consider this a formal event anyway.

Since you have already set boundaries with the style of dress you want (not cocktail and no to sleeveless) then you only have limited choices specially that you’re required with a color theme. The challenge now is to look for a quality dress with quality fabric and fits right on your body.

When we say long dresses, first thing we think of are straight styles that may not be appropriate with your shape and balloon skirt gowns don’t fit the occasion. So I recommend dresses with volume, drapes and asymmetric cut – a flowing dress to make it simple. Go with thin fabric/texture but make sure it doesn’t have too much folds and creases.

I understand that you don’t plan to wear sleeveless but the dress’ design cited below is a good sample of flowing dress.

Drapes and pleats can hide flabs. Avoid plain straight maxi dresses.

You may be weirded out by asymmetric clothes but their shapeless style doesn’t require perfect curves.

So your next problem is WHERE to buy the dress. I suggest you should do your window shopping by now. There are mid-class stores that sell different formal dresses in department stores (try to browse some previous posts, I don’t want to mention too much brands because I’m not paid to endorse. lol.)

About the shoes, wear at least mid-heels sandals or platforms. Spot for black or any neutral colors like these:

Remember, you may not have the ideal shape but that shouldn’t be a reason to limit yourself with fashion. Try to update your clothes little by little, don’t be in a hurry.

And don’t panic okay.

Love Lots,

Leyn