Long or Short?





With quite a few weddings coming up this summer, I am on the hunt for a versatile dress that can easily we worn to each ceremony while staying comfortable and on trend.  I know that short dresses are typically expected for warm weather celebrations, but lately I have been completely smitten with the maxi options for formal{er} occasions. I love how dramatic and unexpected they are, but how soft they appear in a bright shade. However, I am realllllly liking this navy Shoshanna dress. So help me, even a stylist needs some opinion sometimes!

What would you choose?

41 comments:

  1. I love the idea of a long dress as an unexpected surprise- you will definitely shine and stand out! But that kelly green shorter dress would look amazing on you. It's a tough decision!!

    XO,

    Sam
    www.ThePeakofTresChic.com

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  2. Short. Definitely more versatile.
    You can wear it with a blazer, which works better than a longer dress.

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  3. Oh my goodness, they're all so beautiful! I've always been partial to short dresses though. I think I like the navy one best. It could easily be made more or less formal with accessories depending on the occasion.

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  4. love the short a&o dress! it can be dressed up & dress down, depending on the occasion!
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  5. Great choices!!! The navy short one is gorgeous though! I would say short, but you can't go wrong with these options!

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  6. I love the yellow maxi! Although short is definitely more versatile, that navy is gorgeous!

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  7. Such a tough call - these are all beautiful dresses! That navy one is pretty, but seems a little more "sexy", whereas the maxi dresses are more sophisticated...depends on what kind of look you are going for :)

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  8. Both sets of dresses are equally gorgeous, but I am partial to how versatile the shorter options are! Love the Shoshanna & Alice & Olivia!

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  9. I am loving these pretty dresses! The Rebecca Taylor and the Shoshanna Natasha Dresses are my fav!

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  10. OMG, I just fell in love with that red dress - I love the unusual long length!

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  11. the short purple dress is amazing. I love the fit and cut of the dress, it's very different and stunning. Pair it with a different piece of statement jewlery for each wedding and it will always feel new!

    Have fun choosing!
    Xo
    Emmy
    www.sprinklesoneverything.wordpress.com

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  12. Definitely the Tibi maxidress. I think a maxi dress is unexpected and just as versatile.

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  13. Long is way more unexpected! It is definitely more of a statement with bright color and length. But, you might have a lot of people looking at you/your dress (because it's so fabulous), so if you are concerned about taking attention away from the bride, definitely go for short.

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  14. I really want a fun maxi dress for the summer and that pink one might just be the one!!! So cute!!! xoxo Elizabeth

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  15. I love all three short dresses! But the maxi ones are all cute too! I guess I would make my selection based on the wedding/locations... They all would work so well!
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  16. I don't think I can pick! Love them all. But for myself, I don't do long dresses well, so I'd have to go short for sure. Great options.

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  17. i love the shoshanna and the DVF. the navy dress is amazing, hot, and versatile. the DVF is unexpected and not *quite* so formal in the tea-length. plus it will show off some fabulous shoes!

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  18. These are some fabulous dresses for spring/summer weddings! Thanks for sharing! x0, Jenn

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  19. I'm ALL about short dresses! Unless it's a formal wedding and then a gown would be what I'd go for. That Shoshanna navy dress is too cute!

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  20. I'm all about maxi dresses these days!

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  21. oooooo! I love all these bright colors! The style of the red dress is super fab! That green really caught my eye too, though! Get one short & one long! ;) Decision made!

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  22. That navy blue Shoshanna dress is gorgeous!
    ♡ Lexi
    FASHION: Glitter & Pearls
    WEDDINGS: Glitter Weddings

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  23. What a hard choice...I am loving bright colors for this wedding season as well! I think my favorites would have to be the DVF or Shoshanna but I don't think you could go wrong with any of them!!

    Dominique @ http://comfycozycouture.blogspot.com

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  24. I LOVE the Shoshanna for short, and the Tibi and DVF for long. I'm the Day Dress buyer at Neimans, and Shoshanna and Tibi are two of my absolute favorite vendors. You can't go wrong!

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  25. All of these dresses are amazing! I'm really loving the navy dress though! :)

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  26. it depends on where the wedding is. i bought a long dress last year for an august wedding in tulsa and it was awful. i was SO hot the entire time. my vote is the tibi ruffle dress, that color will look great with your brown hair!

    xo the egg out west.

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  27. I love the Alice & Olivia. Definitely short for versatility. But if you go long go with the Tibi. Gorg!

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  28. The purple Alice + Olivia is on sale right now at Nordstrom... enjoy! http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/alice-olivia-rosie-silk-dress/3249098?origin=PredictiveSearch&resultback=4539

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  29. Such great inspiration. I too, would choose the Shoshanna number. Love it!

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  30. I am such a maxi dress lover! That yellow Tibi one is perfection!

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  31. Love love love the Rebecca Taylor Corset gown and the Shoshanna Dress! So pretty! All your choices are great! Any one would be amazing!

    xx
    Giovanna
    www.oliveandanarrow.com

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  32. I love how the long flows...very beautiful.

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  33. the long ones are gorgeous and so pretty for spring, but i have to go with the short navy!! much more versatile because you can add all different pops of color with it to change it up..from earrings to clutches, to fun shoes! great choices!! xo

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  34. I am a sucker for a maxi but I think I would have to go with the navy Shoshanna.

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  35. Too tough of a decision, bc normally I would go long, but those short options are fab. My favorite is the first blue one!

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  36. I love the effortless elegance that the longer ones exude. Definitely go long- set the trend this summer!

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  37. Love the navy and the yellow!

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  38. That yellow Tibi dress is fun but also elegant - love it! I also really like the Alice + Olivia dress - cute cut and such a beautiful vibrant color for summer weddings. I've got quite a few weddings on the horizon as well and have been searching for the right look. Let us know what you choose :)

    xo Elisabeth

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  39. oh my gosh, can I have all the top three please?

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