Thanks all.
I do agree that the dress is better on me than the model - which is crazy really because she is trying to sell it, is probably wearing a small where I am in the large, and is at least 20 years younger, probably close to 30. And she is a model and I am not:)
There seems to be a trend here for showing models in white sneakers or other quite bulky flat shoes. Also models looking grim and miserable. And I know this see through look with "large knickers" has trended on celebrities but.....
I am all for variety and while I would always prefer this dress with an elegant shoe I can see how showing different stylings could attract different customers.
I purchased this in store on heavy discount - I didn't see it online until I created the find....I would not have considered it from the online photo.