prada white dress lace-trimmed Linen Midi | This Prada midi dress is crafted from 100% linen for a lightweight Prada White & Gold-Tone Eyelet

I couldn't find any articles to back this up, but personally, I think it's because there's less of a buffer zone between the skirt segment of the look and the lower leg / shoe, so any part of the proportions or visual weight that's off is a lot more noticeable

While traditional fall colors will never steer you wrong, keep in mind that you're not strictly limited to bridesmaid dresses in red, orange and yellow hues

The satin skirt complements the intricately embellished corset top, complete with an open lace-up back for a customized fit

A pattern design note though: I notice, on me at least, that the front neckline seems a bit high

This is your front top piece