this is what i would look like.

....if i was a model and had pixie hair:

i'll hug my screen, you hug yours

OH MY GOODNESS.
thank you so much, you guys!
you answered my call for help....not only with your great comments, but i got about half a dozen emails with links to dresses that justmightbeamazing. in a word: helpful.

had hoped to shop last night, but got spooked by dumb snow. instead, i designate this the "Weekend of the Dress".  updates to come!