I'm calling it fixed
Right. I've added ties from the side seam to the side of the front panel. Hair up, long beads, slightly darker stockings, heeled shoes*, lipstick.
It's still not the most wonderfully flattering frock ever and I'm not sure yet if I'll wear it to the folk's shindig, but I'd be perfectly happy to be seen in it.

It also looks good with my beautiful white Bruno Maglis, but more costumey

From:

*perfectly comfy for mostly sitting down
It's still not the most wonderfully flattering frock ever and I'm not sure yet if I'll wear it to the folk's shindig, but I'd be perfectly happy to be seen in it.

It also looks good with my beautiful white Bruno Maglis, but more costumey

From:

*perfectly comfy for mostly sitting down