Could you ask the alterations person to come to your place? Explain the situation. She may be willing and make life easier. It is best for the seamstress to see the outfit on the person who will be wearing it to decide what is best to be done.
That’s a good idea, but that is not the situation. I also don’t know her well and haven’t used her much.
I will say this - I’m very glad that wide legged, cropped pants/jeans are still in. At least I think they are. Very helpful for the bout situation!
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Why would you need to get out of the boot? Just wear thin shorts or pants and leave them on; you’re not getting fitted for waist, just length. Isn’t it a button up dress?
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In fact, if you wear thin clothing, you can just keep the top & bottoms on, as well as the boot and not even need a dressing room. Just put the lovely dress on top of the outfit (like athletic wear), and seamstress can help you figure out what to do about the hem. Do mention that you may want it shortened more after the wedding for future use, if that’s still your plan. It is such a lovely dress and seems to have a good amount of body.
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Maybe pin it up yourself an inch in front for starters?
Maybe turn around slowly while someone else films you before and after you do some trial pinnings?
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Question about these boots. We are going to Alaska in February. We plan to do a northern lights tour, dog sledding, and walk around Anchorage, conservation center, maybe by a glacier. You know how much snow we get at home. My current choices are a 20+ year old $10 pair from KMart/Walmart or ankle leather Clarks. If it does snow here, I tend to bring home my steel toed work boots to shovel. I am not taking any of these with me.
Do you think Kizik boots would work for this type of trip? I don’t mind spending some $$$ on them, since I hope to use them for those rare snow days later. And some of them I thought were cute - of course nothing in a size 10.5 is “cute.” I also hate tying shoes. I actually loathe running shoes. I prefer flip flops and clogs. The less shoe the better, so I liked the sound of these quite a bit, especially if I wear them on the plane to save space.
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I think the length in the front is just fine. I’d just level the back. I think it would strange shorter and I don’t think you will trip at that length. As far as having to get dressed at the alterations, just wear a dress you can pull over your head. The dress is perfect!
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Ankle boots are not a good choice for snowy places like Alaska. If you wear 10.5, get sheepskin or fleece lined ones in size 11 at the very least to have room for good socks. Wool socks layered inside are great for keeping your feet warm.
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As someone who lives somewhere that gets a lot of snow.
I find waterproof is better than not. Nothing worse than wet feet. Wet cold feet are the worst!
Our snow doesn’t melt that much but many places there is a lot of mush. In February it will probably be too cold for there to be a lot of melt. Hard to say.
Most of the winter I wear waterproof boots with a good tread. I’m not usually going through big snowdrifts but it will depend on what you have planned. Ice and slick surfaces are the biggest concerns
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@ClassicMom98 I wore these all winter here in Minneapolis:
I wear them walking ( I walk as much as possible, even in the winter) and they are comfy. My feet stay warm. ( my feet are Size 10, so I hear you on that).
They also have the same style in a lower cut version, D has those. You might like those better.
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Now you are tempting me 
I have a pair of high snow boots.
I found these at Amazon and they look good! Waterproof! I may have to order them. I’ll wait until next week because I think there is a big amazon sale
And need to look through all my winter boots. I have a collection lol! It’s all I wear from November to April.
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You’re right. It does button up all the way! Duh! lol!
Thank you for pointing that out (sincerely! I’m not being snarky - I might, however, be dense).
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If you just need it hemmed a little, at least for this occasion, seam tape may be good enough, and you could do it yourself or have a friend do it.
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I love the dress, perfect solution for you with the foot injury. Perhaps you could leave the hemming decision in the hands of the seamstress, in a similar way that I sometime do with my beautician (as my perm is growing out, with a few variables beyond my control)- “just cut the hair however you think will work besr”
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One thing you might want to consider if you are able to wear regular shoes. I found that the boot was wonderful for walking. But very uncomfortable to sit. It’s like all the blood was pooling down to my foot.
I could wear it to eat dinner at night, but besides getting it around, wanted it off. It would have been uncomfortable sitting with it down for hours.
since you are using it now, why don’t you give it a trial run sitting in your couch, etc fur 2 hours or so.
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Agree that wearing the boot can become cumbersome in certain positions and situations. Not only sitting, but navigating steps and stairs requires extra caution because your leg isn’t flexing normally. Your muscles in both legs and the other foot will get worked differently, which is why starting some beginning PT would be a good idea in general, not just for the wedding.
Six weeks is a long time; don’t make any footwear decisions yet. Give it a month and see how you feel.
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Some of the seam tape for temporary hemming is REMOVABLE, so you can have it for the wedding with whatever footwear and then think about how you’d like to wear this lovely dress thereafter.
The removable seem tape looks like it’s on Amazon & many other places for <$10.
Good luck—that dress is lovely on you!
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Yes, the dress had just the right amount of volume and doesn’t drown the person wearing it! Great choice.
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Here are some easy, inexpensive, no-sew options for making the back of the dress a little higher that you can toy with. It’s always good to have options to consider.
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Wondering if I can ask what footwear ladies here wear with bootcut jeans?
I’ve got a bunch of cute new ones and have been wearing my reliable Danskos but looking for something a little more fashion-forward. Although I have a bunion so that might be an impossible feat…
PS I like clunky combat boot styles but they are usually way stiff and I’m not sure they are even still in style…? lol
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