Is this horrible?

LP11509

We're going to a wedding on Saturday.  Is this outfit horrible?  Also, with or without belt? With out without the tights? I also have black heels or gray "bootie" heels.

ETA: the belt is not as bright in person as it is in the picture.  It's actually a deeper red color. 

katiewhompus

I have horrible fashion advice but...I like it with the belt, without the tights.

MattsPenguin

Definitely with the belt.  I think it's pretty cute with the belt.  Without the belt . . . YAWN!

andy71781

I like it with the belt.  I think its too early for tights and I'm not totally digging the shoes - maybe too matchy matchy? 

lilianne22

With the belt, without the tights, black heels.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

Definitely not with the tights. They dress it down and make it look more appropriate for the office.

I could take or leave the belt. I also think the belt makes it look a little more funky and not as "dressy" but it's cute and not as bad as the tights.

LP11509

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[QUOTE]I like it with the belt.  I think its too early for tights and I'm not totally digging the shoes - maybe too matchy matchy? 
Posted by andy71781[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>See that's what I was worried about.  I LOVE those shoes (they're the same ones from my sig, I wore them after my teal shoes broke) but they just don't seem to look right with this outfit, </div>

ricksang

Love the dress and belt. Hate the tights with those shoes. I don't think shoe ankle straps go well with tights.

LP11509

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[QUOTE]Definitely not with the tights.<strong> They dress it down and make it look more appropriate for the office. </strong>I could take or leave the belt. I also think the belt makes it look a little more funky and not as "dressy" but it's cute and not as bad as the tights.
Posted by msmerymac[/QUOTE]

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</div><div>I was kinda thinking this too when I looked back at the pictures again. </div>

mica178

It's cute, but it looks a little like office-wear, not so much a party dress.  Maybe if you go without the belt, no tights, wear strappy black shoes and a pretty wrap it'll look more like a wedding outfit.

ricksang

If you have time to shop

LP11509

The general consensus seems to be belt, no tights, and black shoes.  I was sorta thinking the same thing too, so I think that's what I'll go with.  Thanks ladies!

LP11509

OMG I love those shoes Ricks!!  I'm actually going shopping with a friend tomorrow, but I promised myself I wouldn't spend money on anything that's not a necessity.  Someone convince me these are a necessity, please!

ricksang

I love heels but can't wear them so buy some and wear them in my honor! I just noticed they are from Zappos so no Sat shoes

http://www.zappos.com/rocket-dog-orient-red-thai-silk

LP11509

Dangit.  They're Rocket Dog though and I know they sell that brand at DSW.  Maybe I'll take a look tomorrow and see. 

Beads921

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[QUOTE]With the belt, without the tights, black heels.
Posted by lilianne22[/QUOTE]

<div>This.</div>

JennaV26

I'm kind of going against the general consensus here but I vote no belt, black heels and then accessorize it with a great long, layered necklace and some bracelets!

I say that because I like the whole outfit with the belt but it reminds me of office wear, I think that dress can be styled fantastically with some great accessories to dress it up for a wedding!

xyrius

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[QUOTE]I'm kind of going against the general consensus here <strong>but I vote no belt, black heels and then accessorize it with a great long, layered necklace and some bracelets! I say that because I like the whole outfit with the belt but it reminds me of office wear</strong>, I think that dress can be styled fantastically with some great accessories to dress it up for a wedding!
Posted by JennaV26[/QUOTE]

I agree with this.  The belt look made me think automatically - office wear.  I like the suggestion Jenna gave you about the long layered necklaces.

JenGin74

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[QUOTE]With the belt, without the tights, black heels.
Posted by lilianne22[/QUOTE]


Ditto this