That dress is incredible on you. I love the dress on its own -- it's the kind of dress and color I would have responded to in a catalog, website or in a store. I love the sleeves (ADORE them), the sash, and the rich color. It's truly made for your hair and skin (and, as a lover of short hair, I actually love that neckline with your short hair, although I am sure it will be equally pretty with a bob). I cannot get over the color, and it works incredibly with your curves. So, so flattering. I don't know what you are thinking of for flowers but Tulle's idea of white phalenopsis is really intriguing -- could also use really open white roses for the same effect. The idea of broad and lush white petals against the tight sparkly dark of this dress sounds amazing.