Aida, thanks for the earring advice. I'd written off my clip-ons for looking too cheap, but I could always rig some vintage ones to a set of clip on doodads...

Rae - I'm still pretty new here and I don't really know you - BUT I think your dress is beautiful and you look STUNNING in it! I don't see any sign of pooch. We rarely see ourselves the way others see us. I agree with the others who have suggested doing yourself up with hair, make up, shoes, everything and take a picture or two and see what you think. Your dress is flowy and romantic and I'm sure these are things that attracted you to it in the first place - don't give up on it just yet. And here's a secret I've used from time to time when I thought there were pooch issues - I absolutely hate Spanx (they are amazing but hot and uncomfortable) - so I've actually worn spandex bike shorts under a dress before. I buy a fairly snug fit but they don't feel as restrictive as Spanx, are cooler, and cost way less. Just a thought.