A friend of mine is looking for a full-length dress for a formal Italian wedding. Looks-wise think a shorter, curvier Penelope Cruz type (she's around 5'2" and, I'd guess, a small size 12). She has olive skin and dark-brown, shoulder-length hair.
She could carry off quite a dramatic look, as she has a lovely face with strong features, but obviously need to be careful not to swamp her as she is short. Any thoughts? She's had a look at Coast and Monsoon but is not impressed.