Becky, the dress is definitely sexy on her. I’d wear the dress to the right occasion — if one arose. I might even knit the fabric by machine and then cut and sew. Still, I’m amazed it’s published as a hand knit pattern. I’d never knit that by hand. Other than the hip drape, it’s a lot of fine gauge unshaped stockinette. It would be pretty boring to knit by hand!