I think this dress is more flattering than the print dress, and has a dressier feel. I really like that bag with it too - it's whimsical and seems to take the dressiness of the dress down a notch if that makes any sense.
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I think the cut of this dress is more flattering than the other one...plus the style is a bit more feminine, flirty...more the look I would envision for the event.
I prefer this dress over the flowered one you also posted about.. but I think its too quiet for the occasion, even with the bold accessories. Maybe you can add a bright floral belt to the dress to punch it up?
I agree with the other ladies about it being evening-esque. It is really pretty on you, but I just don't see it for the Derby or anything Derby related.
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