I was at the zoo, followed by 4 hours of workshop teaching (another kind of zoo), but it is great to come home to feedback and encouragement from YLFers! It gives me energy to move forward and be myself, which is priceless!

Unfrumped: You are right that this is a "star" dress, rather than an "ensemble" player, and I have room in my wardrobe for at least a couple of these. I'm so glad you mentioned it's approachability, because that's important to me, as well. I have a little Diva (literally, actually), but some Divas suck all the attention to themselves like a black hole. I'd rather be the kind of person that makes other people feel energized and valued, too. Of course, this isn't all, or even mostly, communicated with clothes, but I think presentation makes a real difference!