Admit it: fashion sleuthing time

[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.