Inspired by the Mad Men threads, I've ordered this....

[MsArseBiscuit]

...Here's me baps I will be wearing it for a work do, what do you reckon is the best way to accessorise it ? I'm thinking seamed stockings, not sure about shoe colour - black seems a tad dull and some sparkly earrings. I want to prove irrestible should any saucy single men cross my path ( deluded face )

[IHeartKingThistle]

That is a stunning dress! It needs a fantastic bra I think.

Accessories, hmm - earrings good. Don't think black would be a problem - the dress is going to be the focus!

[MsArseBiscuit]

Thank you, IHeartKingThistle, I'm a 34FF so that might be a bit tricky - I'm not sure I've thought this through properly - d'oh

[3mily]

That is gorgeous!

Too busy drooling to offer any advice :)

[IHeartKingThistle]

No I think you need those kind of boobs for that dress! Just need to make sure they're well supported

[scentednappyhag]

Gorgeous dress
I'd wear it with nude peep toes, and attach cherry shoe clips.
I am, however, not as stylish as the other posters so feel free to ignore me

[MsArseBiscuit]

I like the thought of nude peeptoes as my stumpy little legs need all the lengthening they can get. I don't suppose anyone knows of a suitably supportive bra that has cups which won't show with that neckline ..

[ElectricMonk]

Lovely dress - very Joan Holloway! If it's for an Xmas/festive work do then I think bronze or old gold heels would look lovely with it - something like these maybe? www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Leather-Pointed-Court-Insolia%C2%AE/dp/B008RF2GD4?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_12&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-12&qid=1351954931&pf_rd_r=0MEME0RCE435KTRA64HE&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

Alternatively, if you did red lipstick and nail polish you could easily get away with a deep red pair like this: www.marksandspencer.com/Limited-Collection-Patent-Platform-Court/dp/B003FCNC50?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=42966030&sr=1-1&qid=1351955193

[BeauNeidel]

Nude won't make your legs look longer if you are planning black stockings!

I'd wear black shoes tbh, I don't think nude would go very well.

[scentednappyhag]

I read it as nude stockings with a black back seam? In which case nude heels would look lovely.
But yeah, black shoes with black stockings if I misread

[VolumeOfACone]

Haha I read that as you were going to wear it to work. I was imagining you OP, different professions, turning up in that showstopper one Tuesday morning.

[MsArseBiscuit]

Oh god yes, I meant nude stockings with seams, and then nude or gold shoes, not black stockings with nude shoes - that would be a crime against fashion.

VolumeofaCone, yeah that dress would go down a storm with infection control at the hospital, although it does allow you to be naked below the elbows.

[IslaValargeone]

That is gorgeous, if only I had the norks.

[B1ueberryJam]

Lovely! I'd accessorise it with an updo from hairdressers, tights, makeup and a lovely bag. Very little jewellery. i bought a dress online thinking I would be all christina hendricks in it but it arrived and was gaping around the boobs. I looked more like peggy.

[mrscumberbatch]

I'd wear purple shoes.

I have this dress in teal. It's gorgeous on. (I love the green but I'm so pale the green was shining off my skin and making me look ill.)

[ISingSoprano]

Wow! Fantastic dress - do you have red hair too? I would wear a wonderfully ott pair of statement earrings and a big costume jewellery ring but no necklace, let the boobs do the talking

[MsArseBiscuit]

Ooh, now I'd forgotten about a bag. I'm an accessory bozo.

[RibenaFiend]

OMG I NEEEEEED THAT DRESS!!! It's beautiful OP

I'd wear it with red lippy (lush do an amazing pigment that is just sensational) and black shoes and bag -I'm not interested in making my 35in legs look any longer! However that dress is screaming for stockings and suspenders OP you're going to look stunning!

[ujjayi]

Wow. Just. Wow. Stunning dress. And definitely more suited to a fabulously voluptuous lady.

WRT a bra, it would be worth considering a very pretty one which you wouldn't mind showing a glimpse of. You really don't want to keep hoiking up the top - which if you are trying to hide a run of the mill number you may feel the need to do. I would think a balconette style is what you need with that neckline. Perhaps even a basque beneath?

[RibenaFiend]

Purple shoes is genius! YES!!!

[ujjayi]

Oh and agree that no necklace required - go for fabulous earrings instead.

Sooooo jealous!!

[MsArseBiscuit]

MrsCumberbatch, I really really loved the teal but they didn't have it in stock, I am very pale but I usually suit green. I like the idea of purple shoes.
ISingSoprano, no I don't, I have dark brown hair but I'm as pale as a typical redhead ( my mum's a redhead ).

[scentednappyhag]

Purple would be gorgeous, especially with some purple costume earrings.
(so jealous of people who can wear purple )

[mrscumberbatch]

Purple shoe

I'd prefer a patent purple high heel but that seems to be a bit of a tall ask this season!

[MsArseBiscuit]

Thank you all so much for your help - .
Ujjayi - have you seen all the colours it comes in ? mmmmm - < enabler face >
I might treat myself to a Prima Donna balconette bra, I bought my first Prima Donna a few months ago and it's bloody marvellous - hoiking central.

[mrscumberbatch]

suede purple

less of a heel I think these shoes are a tad grannyish but would fit in with a vintage look. I just wouldn't get much wear out of them with anything else.