Angie - I suspect you're right about the Docs so off the list they go. Glad you like the other items though. It's so exciting when you see things in your favorite color.
DC - I can so see you in this color too. Goes great with our dark hair and pale skin doesn't it? Will you be sporting any dark red this fall?
Joy - the length of the skirt is doubtful for me as well. I measured it against my black pencil skirt from my skirt suit and it is one inch shorter. I definitely wouldn't wear it with nude hose as I think it would just read too short on me. Here's hoping it works with opaque tights, which I always feel more covered with.
I see we have lots of dark red lovers here - Amy - those Docs would rock on you!
UPDATE:
So here's the scoop - if the long sleeved EF dress doesn't fit, I will probably order the drape front dress. As Joy mentions, it would be redundant to have two dresses in this color, even if the styles are different.
I have also gone ahead and ordered the skirt, a cardigan and a tank in the dark tulip (all EF) so that I can do some mixing and matching with other items in my wardrobe. If these items fit, they are all within my budget and will pretty much round out my fall/winter wardrobe.
I know I had committed to not purchasing anything further for fall/winter until what I had doesn't fit. But in reality, the weight isn't coming off that quickly and I need a few pieces infused into my fall wardrobe to excite me about the cooler weather arriving. I have tried to choose shapes and fabrications carefully so that they work for a bit - whatever my body decides to do.