I think the dress is fantastic on you, and you are right about the boots - something a little more delicate with a heel.

Thanks rachylou, I do have some pumps that I think will create a more streamlined effect than those boots. Mind you after seeing Modgrl, Christyg and Sarah in their nude/blonde boots... maybe I need new boots!!!

Most of what I feel has already been said. I think the boots need to be tighter on your legs and I would also like to see the dress toned down a bit. Long cardi in the same color as boots would be nice.

I love the dress! The colours are magnificent on you, Deborah. May I suggest pairing it with booties or your cute ballet flats?

I think the dress is unique, beautiful, and you wear it well. It compliments your hair and skin. But the boots must go in this outfit. Looking at the picture, after reading Angie's post, I think I have figured out what bothers me: the size of the hem-boot gap. there is not enough of it. So as Angie suggests, shorter boots would be better I think.
No frump ahoy! You are beautiful.

Deb, idea: have you tried this dress with a black long sleeve turtleneck (let turtleneck sleeves peeping out of dress sleeves) + opaque black tights and either black booties, black escarpins (pumps?) + long, solid pendant/necklace (could be oversize white beads, or flat gems, or metal etc.). What do you think?

EDIT: I just realized Lyn67 gave you almost the very same advice already! all the way to the necklace too. So you see, you have to try it.

Hi Deborah, I do not see "frumpy" and I don't see anything making you look "large." What I see is a beautiful, blonde in a gorgeous-colored dress. I, too, like the idea of a denim jacket and boots or the cute red or black flats.

Dress looks good on you!
Please, try it with different pair of boots, not black, because it will be to much black. Something nude and neutral, like beige, or tan, or grey.