I think it's actually a gorgeous dress - as designed. But it's not a good shape for her body type - or at least it doesn't appear to be. The design seems to try for a classic hourglass shape, and she doesn't have enough curve in and out to make the dress look anything other than a column. Maybe that's the dress' fault, or maybe its just a mismatch - I dunno. She has definitely looked much much better in other gowns.