Wow - thank you for all the comments and the votes of confidence on this dress! I was a bit worried that the sleeves would be 'too much', but in the hands of a good designer, the puff sleeves work on this dress.
Thank you to UmmLila, LisaP and Sal for highlighting why this dress does not overwhelm me where other floral dresses have - it is all in the proportions. That knowledge will really help me not make future mistakes.
Angie - I will have to try white boots, that is definitely in my wheelhouse. I also have tan boots which make for a nice change too.