I love that dress, I can't wait to see it on you!

I can't believe I missed this post! The dress is gorgeous Rita - it has similarities to your "old" dress, which you loved so I think it will be a winner. The length sounds decent and there's nothing too exposed to label it unprofessional.

@modgrl The dress looks amazing! You mentioned that it gets hot there - how is it in your academic institution? Is there A/C? If so, putting on a linen or cotton blazer would work with that! Or perhaps a lightweight cardigan as well!

Also, how tall are you? if you veer to the shorter side, you can get away with an inch above the knee. It's a proportions game

Beautiful dress. Can't wait to see it on you.

Okay, I've done my best to play devil's advocate. If you get that dress, you have to immediately, without delay, post pictures! And forgive me if, upon seeing it on you, I immediately place my order for one. I am absolutely in love with it! (You can tell, can't you, since I stalked it and tracked it to stylebop. Love love love.). I totally want you to buy it.

I think it's perfect, go for it!