Rethinking my Christmas do outfit. What do you think of this ?

[NomDePlume]

As I said before, I'm 24, 5'7", size 12, good legs, big norks, good arms, bit of a tum (thankfully that can be solved with magic pants). Brunette, brown eyes (God sounds like a personal ad!)

dress

It's a gorgeous dress - I'd reserve judgement on it until you tried it on - it might not be the most flattering over the big norks (v-necks etc generally considered to be more flattering). But it is lovely - and that colour is fabulous.

wow! that looks fab! WIsh I had the figure to wear something like that ............. and sitting here drinking wine and eating cheese straws is not going to help is it?!!!!!!

I know, the neckline is my biggest concern, but if it shouldn't be too bad if it is wide (sort of slash neck/boat neck) that usually looks quite flattering. Plus I have a narrow back so shouldn't look too bulky on top, IYSWIM.

I guess you won't know for sure until you try it on - I do love it. What jewellery and shoes?

not sure i'd go for that colour if you are brunette/ brown eyes...or does purple sometimes suit you?

not really a jewellery person, so probably not much. Maybe a chunky bangle/bracelet type thing and some earrings.

It looks more like a dark, inky blue to me, ellie. I look ok in dark colours, the only way to know for sure is by trying it on, as jackie says

LOve the olour
agree re neck line

the neck does look quite wide though [hopeful emoticon]

I am looking for possible shoe option now... If you find anything good, post links here

NO ankle straps though please

totally gorge.

(noticed 'handwash' though.. I would never get it clean)

How about these (as they've got the purply colour in them)? Might be a bit too daytime though. These are lovely too , and the suede would be a nice contrast with the shine of the dress. Expensive, though.

I like the 1st pair, but not the second. They are £££££ though

Is that the sort of thing you're after - high stiletto-ish heels, maybe not all in purple/inky blue, but with a bit of it on? Or sparkly (all gold)? could look fab if you're that way inclined...

High, sexy, spindly

OK - will look...

if metallic, I would prefer silver

Thank you, btw

Definitely high , but does that count as an ankle strap? (Also in pewter )

Mmmm - patent .

Do you think the grey ones would work? Possibly not. How about these ?

Nice shape to this one , but I'm not 100% convinced about the bow.