The Dress Thread

[Lithium]

I'd still have sexual intercourse with her.

[Johnny Drama]

Red and Lithium. Always arguing, but always both right.

[Axls Rocket Queen]

Not entirely dress-related, but I don't feel this needs its own thread

My grad ball is next Friday and I need to decide on a hairstyle. Here's my dress again:

So because of the high neckline I'm having my hair up. These are the two styles I'm kind of trying to choose between:

1.

2.

Thoughts?

I'm having it put up at a salon, so my own (non-existant) hairstyling skills aren't a factor in this decision

[Lio]

I'd go for the first. I like the second too, but I couldn't stand the loose strand of hair, I'd always try to tuck it behind my ear, but maybe that's just me.

[Redhead74]

It has to be 1 because doesn't the dress have a tie/bow at the back? That feature will be lost if you have that low loose style in 2. Plus I personally find 1 more polished which is what I think works with the simplicity of your dress.

But make sure the hairdresser pushes all the pins in properly. Lol at the exposed hairpin to the left of the back shot. Not glam.

Have a fab time. xo

And I just really love 1.

[netcat]

yeah, the first one looks cool

[Axls Rocket Queen]

Thanks guys.

I was originally going for 1, just a little worried it will look too severe all pulled back? My friends suggested I have a piece or two out at the front to make it softer/more flattering from the front. I guess I could get the stylist to kind of do a combination, so it's higher off my neck at the back but still with the front pieces?

[Redhead74]

I'm not a fan of the loose front bits but it depends entirely on your face and neck. You need to see when the hairstylist is working what works for you best. I don't think 1 is at all severe. Just because its off the face doesn't mean it's severe, it's all about the drape of the hair at the back and keeping it relatively low and loose. Just above your back neckline basically. Let the bow at the back be a feature. And some fab earrings.

[Johnny Drama]

You first, dress second. Go with Mila.

[Thin White Duke]

I am with Johnny. The first one is unflattering and like for old women. The second one is more juvenile and flattering and gives it a fun touch.

You would look great with Mila's style.

Edited June 26, 2014 by Thin White Duke

[Axls Rocket Queen]

Interesting the difference in opinions between the guys and the girls in this thread

Gah! Torn. Doesn't help that I pretty much never wear my hair all up so I don't have much of a reference.

[SoulMonster]

Hmm, I am with the guys, too. But Redhead has a point with that hairstyle not working with the back of the dress. How about skipping the dress altogether? Just brainstorming. Boys wouldn't be able to take their eyes off you.

[Lio]

That's typical, the difference between guys and girls. Most guys I know hate it when a woman wears her hair all up. I love it up, but I haven't worn it up since I was single. My husband always vetoes it

[Thin White Duke]

Women are not to trust. Uncosnciously (or consciously), they akways go for the unflattering one so you look worse than them. It's an old fact.

[netcat]

ha ha unconsciously

but seriously, i have another explanation. what if Mila Kunis simply looks better than the other girl, and that's just it? so most guys would tell you to do your hair like Mila even if she had a haystack on her head

for example, here's a picture of Charlize Theron, and i think she's got approximately the same hairstyle (but slightly better) as the girl in the first picture. doesn't she look 100% classier than Mila (ever will)?

Edited June 26, 2014 by netcat

[Lio]

That's what I was thinking, Netcat, but didn't want to be accused of being a jealous bitch. I think you are right though.

[Thin White Duke]

Nah netcat. I actually like Jennifer more than Mila. But that hairstyle is not flattering. I don't like the Charlize one either even when it fits her feautures (that said, it's still much better).

I prefer one like this:

But if it's gonna be all the hair completely back, I like it when the bun or whatever is called is higher than in those pictures. Again, it looks more cheery and makes the faces look more juvenile and "sweet". Or one thing I've seen of late, an updo with a braid or 2. I like that too.

That said, uh, I think I gotta go to make a thread like the ones ChristmasFnatic makes. See ya.

Edited June 26, 2014 by Thin White Duke

[netcat]

That's what I was thinking, Netcat, but didn't want to be accused of being a jealous bitch. I think you are right though.

fine, today it's my turn to be a jealous bitch

Nah netcat. I actually like Jennifer more than Mila. But that hairstyle is not flattering. I don't like the Charlize one either even when it fits her feautures (that said, it's still much better).

I prefer one like this:

But if it's gonna be all the hair completely back, I like it when the bun or whatever is called is higher than in those pictures. Again, it looks more cheery and makes the faces look more juvenile and "sweet". Or one thing I've seen of late, an updo with a braid or 2. I like that too.

That said, uh, I think I gotta go to make a thread like the ones ChristmasFnatic makes. See ya.

i don't agree with what you said but the last line is mega-hilarious

[Axls Rocket Queen]

Nah netcat. I actually like Jennifer more than Mila. But that hairstyle is not flattering. I don't like the Charlize one either even when it fits her feautures (that said, it's still much better).

I prefer one like this:

But if it's gonna be all the hair completely back, I like it when the bun or whatever is called is higher than in those pictures. Again, it looks more cheery and makes the faces look more juvenile and "sweet". Or one thing I've seen of late, an updo with a braid or 2. I like that too.

That said, uh, I think I gotta go to make a thread like the ones ChristmasFnatic makes. See ya.

Aw man, I like that one too!

[MB.]

I actually liked Mila's more. But I like Thin White Duke's posted bun the most.

[Johnny Drama]

I actually liked Mila's more. But I like Thin White Duke's posted bun the most.

MB. Always right.

ARQ, it's not rocket surgery. We're right.

[Axls Rocket Queen]

I like Charlize's hairstyle the best ... now please go clean your room.

I did

That picture's from a few weeks ago, my room's getting pretty bare as I'll be moving on after graduation!

[Thin White Duke]

This is the Charlize one from another perspective. She had short hair on there. It doesn't count.

Btw, I wanted to clarify that whatever you choose is fine. None of them is hideous. Just in case comparing the first one posted to a scrotum was too melodramatic on my part.

[Axls Rocket Queen]

^ Yeah, my hair's wayyyyy too thick and heavy to keep that kind of volume for more than 5 minutes if it's pulled back

[Redhead74]

Uuugh, there's nothing I hate more than a 'side do'. They come in and out of fashion and date really quickly. That style is super 'in' at the moment. Nearly every bride I've seen for the last 6 months is doing her hair like that and I just find it super daggy and weird to have this thing sticking out the side of your head. So many brides will look back on their wedding photos and cringe when they see their hair like that.

Interesting the difference in opinions between the guys and the girls in this thread

Gah! Torn. Doesn't help that I pretty much never wear my hair all up so I don't have much of a reference.

If you never wear your hair all up then don't do it. There's usually a reason you don't wear it up and it's probably because it doesn't suit your face shape to wear it that way, so don't do something that's not 'you' or is unflattering for an important event just because it might suit the dress better. Your hair should compliment your face, not your clothes IMO.

And I think your hair is one of your best features so don't put it all up and hide it.