in the details

I want to make a dress for my friend's May wedding. Something special to make it appear to all of my high school friends and acquaintances that my degree is actually useful.  The thing is, I need it to be long to cover what you may refer to as "cankles" but I often refer to my legs as tree stumps.  I would absolutely love something short, but it simply wont do.  I am looking to some of 3.1's details for inspiration...

i'm thinking a sexy back will take the focus off my lower half...

I adore this fishtail/ruching effect, but think I may be a little too curvy for all fo that fabric. Thoughts?
if only I had the Louboutins to go with...