Aside from being the wrong color (and it is) the cut of this dress is not flattering. It has nothing to do with her figure. Here, for example is a much better option.
A very similar cut but better for the following reasons: pleated volume on the top is better balanced with a fitted bottom, rater than more draping, which gets a little Greek for me. The color is millions of times better, although I think her shoes are a travesty. Long sleeves with cuts (if you must have them) are better than cuts sort of under the arm, as in the first dress. I think both would have been balanced better with an envelope clutch rather then the smaller ones they carry, but the embellishments are nice. I don't like the darker blue vanity panel at the front, the dress should have been re-cut to cross over for cleavage cover, not that sad little insert. Or at least, match the color, it doesn't do to draw attention in such a manner.
Sigh. If it looks like bra, acts like a bra, then you should hide it like a bra. I adore the cut of the dress and the color, but that strange bra thing in the middle is horrid. Here is a much better way to do it.
I'm not certain the leg is necessary, but the cut of this dress is even better ~ wide belt, a touch of sparkle, and the modesty panel (if you can call it that) is up at the top. This is a cut that would size up beautifully. I think this was one of the best dresses of the evening. The color is a little muted for most complexions but she wears it beautifully!
And I remind you of my favorite . . . this is how to wear it if you have a Rack.
