Anonymous wrote:Op, I am curious. Post what did you end up choosing!

Still waiting on 8 (!) dresses to arrive in the mail.

Op, I am curious. Post what did you end up choosing!

Go with something sleeveless.

The Boden dress is adorable and I bet would look great. OP, love your curves, but that dress does nothing for you. It's too young and looks cheap. I'd go with the Boden dress or something like it and then accessorize very simply.

If you do go with that dress, the necklace is totally wrong. Earrings would be preferable. The belt makes it look even more too young and casual, and with no accessories it's just boring. So really, don't go with that dress.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No belt, bright cardigan and fun shoes - like bright flats.

This.

I thought this too, but the wedding is in August according to OP. Who wants to wear a sweater in August, although I guess reception halls have AC?

Anonymous wrote:Guy here. Clicked because I was curious. I'm straight as they come, even.

I'd go with the belt. It defines your waist. Not big on THAT particular necklace.

Woman here, and I agree with Guy.

Anonymous wrote:No belt, bright cardigan and fun shoes - like bright flats.

This.

Anonymous wrote:Check out this Boden dress (in navy). It has a very flattering cut. I am 5'7'' and the long version hits at the knee.
http://m.bodenusa.com/Womens-Dresses/Knee-Length-Dresses/WH436/Womens-Lace-Dress.html

That dress is gorgeous!

I am just going to say no to that dress. It has way too many horizontal lines. You would have to be a stick figure to look great in that. Cute dress idea, but it is not a flattering dress -- on 99.9% of women.

Anonymous wrote:Guy here. Clicked because I was curious. I'm straight as they come, even.

I'd go with the belt. It defines your waist. Not big on THAT particular necklace.

Why can't more guys be like you?

You look like you have a great figure, but that dress isn't doing anything for you. Don't be afraid to wear something truly flattering!

you look nice. keep the belt, add some nude peep toe heels and delicate pearls.

I am not in awe of the dress choice, think with your figure you could find something that brings your beauty out much better.

But of the three options, I like picture 1 best. No belt (it actually visually divides you in half and makes you look shorter and fuller).

I would add a bold bracelet, either something sparkly (metal / white, or something really rich in color, like dark red, sparkly) or something in light coral, and earrings. I wouldn't add anything to the neckline, the dress is busy enough.

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/jewelry--accessories/bracelets/modern-ways-metallic-cork-cuff-bracelet

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/jewelry--accessories/bracelets/silver-tone--crystal-cut-out-cuff

May try this, though not sure if it would work or not. This is darker and richer coral than what i had in mind:
http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/jewelry--accessories/bracelets/mixed-media-hinge-bracelet

Or something dark:
http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/jewelry--accessories/bracelets/jet-black-crystal-3-row-bracelet

or something that will bring the shoes in:
http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/jewelry--accessories/bracelets/textured-cuff-bracelet

Guy here. Clicked because I was curious. I'm straight as they come, even.

I'd go with the belt. It defines your waist. Not big on THAT particular necklace.

OP here. I'm going to experiment with coral/peach accessories, and I bought a few more dresses to try.

I appreciate both the honest critiques and those of you who tried to soften the blow.