Opinions on this dress please

[Confuzzleduzzled]

It’s for the ceremony of my daughter’s bat mitzvah so similar to mother of the bride but 10-20 years younger! I’ll get it shortened and possibly change the shoes.
The photos are bad because I have no idea how to pose for selfies.

You have a gorgeous figure but I don't think this dress is flattering on you .
Sorry ,but it's very drab .

Thank you @lenalemonade. What do you think would suit me? It needs to have the tops of my arms covered for modesty purposes and my knees covered because I don’t like them.

It looks fine from the front. I don't think it looks "drab" or that it needs to be shortened. From the side it looks too small.

Keep the shoes and return the dress. It doesn't seem to fit you.

I think it looks gorgeous, if the colour suits you!

I like it. It’s a lovely color. I presume it has to be quite modest and not too ‘out there’.

Sorry but no.

The sleeves are too long and full and make you look dumpy.
It looks a bit big on the bust where it wraps over and the bottom but it's tight across your hips so doubt you could go down a size.

Maybe go for something more simple, without the lace and the wide sleeves?

Look at J Lewis online.
Maybe 3/4 length sleeves, a fitted waist and a pencil type skirt?

Hobbs
Albaray
Boden (?)
L K Bennett
Jigsaw

It’s not a good fit for your fab figure. I think high waisted trousers with a tucked in blouse would do you more justice. Or a maxi/midi with heeled boots. The length of your dress is an unflattering inbetween.

Your dress is also tight in the wrong places and a bit unstructured on the top.

Yes, I don't like the fussy, fluted sleeves. I think the fit looks ok from the front but side on it's too tight.

Something like Hobbs Saige dress- v-neck, 3/4 sleeves, fitted waist, knee length.
It's in the sale now too.

I agree that it's not madly flattering as it doesn't seem to fit your shape. The colour is lovely on you though.

Hobbs do a Melodie velvet shift dress in dark green, but it's a neater fit and smaller sleeves than the one you posted.

I don’t like the sleeves, but it doesn’t need shortening , it’s the right length,

There's way too much going on around the top - the shoulders look an odd fit, the wrap part is either too much fabric or not snug enough and the sleeves are just ott.

You have a great figure and this dress isn't complementing it.

Have you got any other dresses?

It looks nice from the front but from the side the cross over under the bust is sagging down which is making it look small everywhere else. It’s a good shape and colour but you need a version without the extra fabric under the bust.

I love it and the colour, I don't think the fit is bad either!

If you’ve already got the dress and are short on time you could try tacking the crossover down a bit tighter under the bust

Would something like this suit you?

I love it!

https://www.hobbs.com/product/rosalie-velvet-dress/0223-5196-9045L00-DEEP-RED.html#navAjax=true&imageType=model&is=true&sz=60&start=177&cgid=clothing-dresses&isSecondPage=false&pid=0223-5196-9045L00-DEEP-RED&pos=185

I think this would look fab on you

This is gorgeous !!!!

@Confuzzleduzzled I think waist down its unflattering, I love the rest though

It doesn't seem to fit that well and the sleeves are too baggy

https://www.hobbs.com/product/harlie-knitted-dress/0124-9611-1085L00-BLACK-CERISE.html#navAjax=true&imageType=model&is=true&sz=60&start=-3&cgid=clothing-dresses&isSecondPage=false&pid=0124-9611-1085L00-BLACK-CERISE&pos=42

Sorry but I think the main problem it is too big on you all over and too loose. A jumpsuit would look great on your figure. The floaty sleeves and pointy shoes are a bit dated

Have you got any other dresses to try?

That's really nice. The more I look at the OP's dress the more I don't like it. It's very fussy and too tight on bum and hips and too loose elsewhere. It's quite low cut but I think that's because it doesn't fit rather than deliberate.

That Monsoon dress looks like a dress you can put on and forget about as it's so wearable.