Admit it: fashion sleuthing time

[NoNo]

Definitely go with the blue one!

[polly4711]

I like the black one... just snazz it up with a fun piece of jewelry.... and cute shoes!

[Crankin]

I could wear black 100% of the time... but I like both dresses. Both would definitely show off your back muscles.
G-d, I hate that expression "cougar." But, I certainly don't want to look like one. I do wear flouncy skirts with camisoles, and a sweater. But, my camis cover everything and I wear a strapless bra underneath! I can wear shorter skirts, but never go more than a couple of inches above the knee.

[Tuckervill]

I don't like the myshape website. I don't think I fit in any of the categories. I think I would be most like the woman under the A, but my shoulders aren't narrow as described (which means the fashion they suggest, to me, is hideous and would totally drive me nuts, with all the fru-fru near the neck). But then I could pick the M, but my hips are wide. To me, all the models are beyond skinny, except A and E. Couldn't they find people who all weigh the same but just have different body types?

One size does NOT fit all.

Karen

[shootingstar]

Occasionally I watch the TV show "What not to Wear". I dislike over 50% of recommended fashions for the outfits that the 2 talk show fashionistas, recommend to the featured woman per show for their makeovers.

Is it my taste or what??

Most likely in body shape, I'm closest to an "H".

Veronica: Either dress would look good on you. The black one, you could get away with wearing a necklace with a beautiful scultptural neckpiece. I don't know what the back cut is like, but the dress will wear well for several years.

I could not wear either of your 2 pre-selected dresses without major alterations now or even when I was younger: my whole upper body frame is small and narrow since I rarely fill the bodice and upper back properly. So a dress like that, to me, ..is instead, a bedroom camisole /slip dress for me at home.

GAWD, searching for fashion takes time. I have 1 black, light wool dress skirt with a belt, that I wear and have been wearing for past huh...9 yrs. or so. It can be worn in cold and hot seasons. Hits me about 2-3 inches above knee, which suits a shrimpy like moi. Several months ago, was horrified to discover the lining has rips and holes..because I've worn it so many times. Trust me, I've been looking casually around for a replacement..without having a hipster style dress skirt style or fabric that wrinkles too easily.

It's been a search for..several years! I refuse to spend megadollars for something I know would only cost about $50.00CAN or less to sew. But I'm lazy these last few years.

[Selkie]

I like the black one but that's me. Like Crankin, I wear a lot of solid black pieces and add splashes of bright colors (beads, sweaters, scarves, etc).

You could accessorize that one easier (malachite bead necklace and a bright aqua pashmina!) and I think it would be more versatile. Pair it w/a jacket or cardigan and you can wear it to work.

But this is your event so get the one you like. You'd look lovely in either dress.