[DubaiSis]

I think (and there are a few gals here I'd like to defer to) that rush at the LA schools is pretty fashion forward so you can take some small risks. A little animal print is pretty right now. Dress, hose, shoes, bag? Um, no. But then of course, that's always no. Never.

#1 flattering
#2 comfort
#3 style

If it's too short to bend over or sit on the floor, it's too short. If it has made the jump from stylish to trendy, it's probably jumped the shark. And if it makes you sweat or is itchy, you'll want to throw yourself off a cliff by the end of the day.

I personally think that dress on that model is ghastly, but it could work on someone else. And I know you're showing dresses that aren't an exact match of what you are planning (a wise choice) but as stated above, don't wear polka dots twice during rush. Or the same vivid color for that matter.

Best of luck. I'm thinking of stalking rush at one of the LA schools this year. I wish I could get inside one of them! I guess I have to wait a few more years...