Am I mad going for this dress with my size/shape?

[SrAssumpta]

I have a last minute but big deal wedding in 3 weeks and have just panic ordered this because I basically want to cover my arms and wouldn't bare my legs without tights and can't do another wedding in black! I'm a size 16, hour glass figure. Am I completely mad? Will the pleats make me look matronly?

Anyone any experience of Rare dresses and their sizing? Any help greatly appreciated!

Hmmmmm. Not sure.

I think that at size 16, with an hour glass figure, that dress would look great, as long as you are tall enough. I am a short arse and size 14 -16, and the skirt would swamp me.

I'd try a waist-cinching belt with that, and some awesome heels...

It's not the sanest suggestion I've ever seen I'm afraid. How tall are you? Can you wear towering heels?

It's lovely if you have the height.

I'd wear it and I know it would suit my figure and I'm a size 16-18. It's lovely!

Height is another thing I don't have on my side unfortunately I'm 5,5 but intend on wearing the highest heels I can get my hands on!

It's just the first dress that's ever ticked all the boxes in that I do really like it and won't have to ruin it with black tights or baleros/shrugs/throws that don't quite go. It's a free return so if it's truly awful I can send it back no problem. I'll keep an eye out for something else in the meantime but hope for the best. Thanks everyone really appreciate it!

OP I really think that could work and know what you mean about not wanting to go down the shrug/bolero route. Or black.

Agree with PPs it needs height so heels and hair up on top of your head if it's long enough. Perhaps a sparkly necklace...

Is the skirt a kind of midnight blue? Hard to see in pic. Looks nice and a bit different.