Honestly I grabbed that Love or Lemons dress for a date night last month. Heard they’re super popular, right? Looked like just a pretty lace thing on the hanger. Didn’t seem complicated. How wrong I was.
The First Try Disaster
Put it on that first time feeling kind of excited. It felt, well, itchy? And the shape was… off. Like, where was my waist? Kinda just hung there, looked a bit weird on me honestly. More like a bag than a dress. Shoes? I tried my old wedges. Wrong. Felt frumpy, not cute at all. Total mess.
Figuring Out The Fit Problem
Okay, needed to fix this. Watched some videos late that night. Big takeaway: these dresses NEED shape. The fabric doesn’t cling. It needs help. Grabbed a tailor friend the next day.
What we changed:
- Waaay too long. Chopped off about 4 inches at the bottom. Instantly looked younger, more playful.
- The straps were weird. They were sliding down my shoulders constantly. Annoying! Pulled them up slightly and stitched them a bit tighter near the back clasp. No more slippy-slippy!
- A tiny nip. Just a little taken in at the waist seams on each side. Not a ton, just enough so you could actually see I had a waist.
The Accessory Battle
Tried it on after tailoring. Way better! But still… missing something. Looked plain. Needed to make it pop.
Tried big jewelry first. Nope. Felt way too heavy with all the lace. Looked like I was trying too hard. Switched it up:
- Simple necklace. Just a thin little gold chain. Barely there, but added a tiny bit of sparkle.
- SKINNY belts. Tried a few. Borrowed my sister’s actually. A thin black one worked? Okay. But a thin gold chain belt? Ding ding ding! That sat right where we tailored the waist. Perfect definition without looking bulky. #winning
- Heels. No more wedges. Dug out these pointed-toe nude heels I forgot I owned. Legs looked longer, dress just… flowed better? Felt more put together instantly.
Fabric Issues (Because Of Course)
Took it out for a test wear. Lunch date. Ate carefully. Walking felt okay, but sitting? Oh boy. The fabric underneath… itched! #frustrating Seriously. Did some digging online. Apparently a common thing? Found a suggestion: wear a slippery slip underneath. Borrowed my mom’s half-slip. Game changer. Glides over it. No more itching! Also helps the skirt not cling to tights in winter.
How I Wear It Now
Okay, final verdict after all that messing around. Here’s my routine:
- Underwear layer first: That half slip? Essential. Makes it way comfy.
- Dress on: Carefully pulls over the slip.
- Snap the back clasp: Still fiddly, but manageable.
- The Belt: Thin gold chain one clipped on right at the waist. Makes the shape perfect.
- Jewelry: Keep it small. Thin chain, maybe tiny stud earrings. Anything big looks messy.
- Heels: Pointed toe nude or maybe black patent ones. Gotta have that lift underneath.
Final Thoughts? Love the dress now, truly. But man, getting there was a journey! Tailoring is non-negotiable. The accessories have to be simple & sleek. And that slip underneath? Life saver. Would never have guessed any of this just taking it off the rack. But now? It feels like my dress. Worth the hassle.
