Janet, I missed the thread with you trying on the dress. When I'm back at home I'm going to hunt down the post! I do think it's a very versatile dress, and Joy, I certainly think its worth a try. It's quite tapered, but in a flattering way, and certainly seems like it would add curves.
I would not have thought of pairing this with my faux fur vest but am anxious now to give that a try. I wore it yesterday evening to dinner with my family- with my Tan Clarks booties, a dark denim jacket, and silver pendant-and my mom said she loved it. B. said "I like that dress!"