I knitted as fast as I could, but I overestimated my ability to finish the Cocktail(Dress) in time to wear to a wedding this evening. Guess I’ll have to settle for this old thing instead.
I added a little bit of length and made some mods. Even so, I had a couple of extra skeins of the main color so I thought I was safe. I realized a day ago that I was definitely going to run out. Rather than order more yarn and wait a week or so for it to get here, I decided I would try striping in some of the lighter pink contrast color since I had plenty of that left. I would prefer a solid body, but I think I can live with this too. 
Thoughts? Does it look ok or is it obnoxious?
It’s looks Stunning The stitch is simple but yet Classy Nice choice !
Stunning Love pink
I think it is adorable. I can’t wait to see it finished. I have never had the nerve to try something so ambitious – been thinking about a skirt, but never a whole dress that – ahem – is fitted and presumably fits. So when you do finish it, wear it with pride!
It looks nice! Kind of sporty. It’ll be great for spring.
With the stripes at the hem, I think this becomes a well-balanced design. It’s quite beautiful!
It looks kind of 1920′s to me… and a bit sporty like Sheena said. Will be so cute for spring/ summer days out. 😀
Love the contrast!
I think the striping is lovely! Way to be flexible and come up with a creative solution!
I would prefer a solid body. Party pooper I know (sorry!).
I’m mostly in that camp too, Carina, but I just want to finish this beast! So I guess I’ll make do.
I agree, or maybe it would speak to me more if it were the same grey at the top. I would still wear it 🙂
I like the stripes on the hem
Love it. I think the stripes add some visual interest. Looks great!
The stripes work! I’m impressed, I don’t think i would have the patience to knit that long in one color.
I think the stripes look great!
I’m sorry you didn’t make your deadline, but you did work very quickly and I’d say 90%completed. The bottom of time skirt is fine.
Not obnoxious at all. Most impressive. Looks lovely. Enjoy the wedding. I love weddings…
Not obnoxious, not at all! Stripes are always an excellent solution.
If there’s enough yarn (and time, and you’re inspired to try an alternative), I was thinking: one single stripe in the pale pink the same width as the first MC stripe on the top, then another of the same thickness of the MC, (perhaps even add a thin stripe(s) of the grey), then the hem in pale pink as you’ve done (maybe the same length as the shoulder detail).
I wonder if that would balance well or simply look contrived? :/
Though I do agree with another comment: it’s very 20s and an absolute delight!
Looks lovely with the tiny stripes!
You look fabulous in your blue dress! Have fun and enjoy the wedding!
I like it as it is, it’s definitely something you’ll get more wear out of over the summer, so I wouldn’t worry too much about not having it finished!
That is amazing. Great job.
I like it. I think it just depends what you want this for. The stripes are fun, but definitely sporty/daytime. If you wanted something more dress-up-able, what about just doing a deeper seed stitch border in the contrast?
That’s gorgeous, I can’t wait to see finished pics. Love the Shine Dress too 🙂
I like it, pretty sporty^^
But I think, it would look more elegant in solid pink. Nevertheless, I personally like it better this way <3
I love the details at the bottom. It is beautiful.
I think the stripes may have looked a little odd if it wasn’t for the moss stitch in pale pink. The stripes lead into it and I think it looks cute (although I realise that ‘cute’ may not have been what you were aiming for, add whichever adjective you wish!)