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A long dress can be the perfect way to add a bit of glamour to your look. But how do you walk in a floor-length dress without tripping over the hem? To avoid embarrassing (and potentially dangerous) trips, make sure your dress fits you correctly. If your skirt’s too long, it could easily send you into a tumble. Be sure to also avoid trip-inducing situations (like escalators and bicycles) while wearing your floor-length dress.
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QuestionWhat are some ways I can quickly shorten a dress that's too long?Jordan Stolch is an Image Strategist, Style Advisor, and the Founder of MiKADO - a concierge personal styling firm. With over a decade of experience, Jordan specializes in helping people eliminate the confusion and insecurities associated with how to dress in order to build a powerful image and use clothing to their strategic advantage. Jordan trains entrepreneurs, business leaders, and corporate executives in the foundations of "power dressing", from some of the country's preeminent companies such as Morgan Stanley, Deloitte, Berkshire Hathaway, Universal Music Group, Starbucks, and Disney. She works with clients both in-person and virtually, teaching them how to take the confusion out of style so they can operate at a higher level. Jordan earned her BA in Psychology from the University of Waterloo and studied Merchandise Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIDM).An easy way is to put on high heels so you're a little taller. If that doesn't work, you might put on a belt, then pull a little fabric over the belt to shorten the dress. You can also use double-sided tape to create a temporary hem.
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- ↑ http://living.thebump.com/not-trip-floorlength-dress-13369.html
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 3 November 2020.
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 3 November 2020.
- ↑ Jordan Stolch. Image Consultant & Style Advisor. Expert Interview. 3 November 2020.
- ↑ http://living.thebump.com/not-trip-floorlength-dress-13369.html
- ↑ http://www.brides.com/story/avoid-tripping-down-the-aisle-wedding
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820208/
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/simple-exercises-to-prevent-falls-
- ↑ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1381291/Maxi-skirts-rage-just-dont-try-walking-stairs--riding-bike--one.html
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While a floor-length dress can add glamour to your look, you'll want to follow a few tips and tricks so you don't accidentally trip over it. A trip-proof dress should just hit the ground when you’re not wearing shoes. If it’s dragging, try to hem it up or take it to a tailor to have it adjusted. You can also try bumping up your heel-hight to make sure your dress clears the ground. If you have to go upstairs in your dress, use 1 hand to gather your skirt and pull it up and off to the side. Going downstairs, you’ll also want to lift and gather your skirt to make sure that no one steps on it and trips you up. When sitting down or standing up, gently lift your skirt to keep your hem from catching on the floor, chair, or your shoes. To learn how to avoid places where your dress could easily get stuck, keep reading!
