That is a beautiful dress and it look gorgeous on you! It does not need a belt. And I do not think you need shapewear, that dress looks like it is made for you.

Beautiful dress! I would not belt it. The fabric is too detailed (and pretty) to wear with a belt.

fab dress. love it as is.

Thanks for your kind words. Happy to leave one item off the shopping list!

@Betty Crocker: I thought I was a pear because I have a small bust and large hips. The difference between the two measurements is outstanding, as I never seem to fill out structured sheath dresses in the torso.

You look amazing! Glad you found a dress you like. I also vote for no belt and I agree with the others: it looks better on you than on the model!

On body shape: I also thought I'd be a pear b/c of my small bust relative to my hips, but then discovered that the shoulders also count.