Ladies, thank you all SO much for the wonderfully well thought out and detailed comments, I really appreciate them!! Off to tally, will post results shortly...

Laura - I think you are right, for the low cost of the dress it's not worth altering. I was thinking of trying it on with my super push-up bra and maybe the extra lift will raise it enough 0:)

Heather - The belt is sneaky (and yep, from Target too), it snaps together in the back! The navy top is part of the Calypso collection (link!) and if I knew that the cotton would soften upon washing I'd probably keep but I've no idea :\

San - White slim cigarette/skinny jeans are on my shopping list, but I haven't had a chance to go look for them. I do hope I can find a pair though!

Shauntelle - The white heels are from Payless from a couple springs ago. I got them to try out and found I love using them in outfits but they're not terribly comfy; on the lookout for a better pair. If you wear a lot of white in spring/summer I recommend giving similar shoes a try!

Amy - Weird about those wrap dresses, right? I checked the tags several times to make sure I hadn't grabbed a size up hehe.

Aida, I absolutely love that orange dress on you. The red shoes are also a big thumbs up. In fact, I quite like all your selections; the only outfit I wasn't crazy about was the navy top with white pants -- I think the pants are a bit wide for that top, and also cropped at not the best length. Overall everything is just great, though.

I'm a bit late to this thread -- been busy this week -- but better late than never, eh?

Results are in! THANK YOU ALL AGAIN Keeping in mind Angie's smart comment that we don't get much summer, here is what I'm going to do:

There was nearly unanimous consensus to keep #1 (blue print dress) and most people favored #5 (orange dress) so I will certainly keep both and take the green one back; I will try the wrinkle test first (thanks Heather!) to be sure the orange dress doesn't get lap wrinkles. I like that both these dresses can be layered in cooler weather as well.

General consensus to return the aqua/mustard dress. Those that noted I don't wear pastels much are right, but the colors in this dress are quite saturated which is what drew me to it. But the fit is too wonky, so it'll go back.

General consensus to return the navy top. If the fabric draped at ALL I would likely keep it, but with its serious stiffness I must take it back.

No strong feelings overall about the striped tank, but I tossed nearly all of my tanks so it does fill a hole. Will exchange for a smaller size.

Mixed feelings on the white cropped pants, more of you dislike than like them. I am going to keep them to experiment with cropped hem lengths because I don't have much experience with them, and also have no other white pants Will also likely elasticize the hems so they're more fitted. I'll be looking for white slim fit cigarette/skinny jeans though!

General consensus to keep all accessories (especially the black belt), which is great because I like them all too! I still need to test the wedges for comfort; if they pass I'll keep if not they'll go back.

Final returns: aqua dress, green dress, black pumps, navy top, striped tank (exchange). Glad to get some validation that my initial thoughts were on the right track. And now I'll have a little extra money to spend this Saturday at the meet-up 0:)

Aida, thanks for the link and info. Sorry the tunic wasn't drapey. Boo. So thanks for the review of that belt...I now own it and call it my "Aida Belt" Awesome.

I think you made very wise decisions!

Heather I'm debating whether or not the tunic will soften after a wash, but my hunch is that no it won't so I'm not going to risk it. Hooray for getting the belt! Though it should probably be the Lyn* belt for the both of us; when you get a studded white belt, I'll take that as the Aida Belt

Thanks again for the link. Keep the resort dream alive....a better one will come along!

p.s. The belt is on sale now. You should get a price adjustment.

Heather! It just occurred to me that my previous comment may have sounded rude, I certainly didn't mean for it to come across that way sorry D: *meekly holds up her "I'm an engineer?" card....*

You should definitely keep the red/coral dress. It looks great!