I would prefer a few more inches on the dress. These young princesses and princesses-to-be always seem to wear their skirts too short, as in the current mode. This dress with another three inches on it would make Claire look more graceful, even slimmer.
This cut makes her look a little thick, which is ridiculous because she is probably NOT thick. The color is excellent for her. She should wear shoes a little shorter and stand up straight instead of leaning toward Felix to look a little shorter than he is...this was commented on the site called Miss Honoria Glossop, that she might get a neck problem from leaning this way if it persists (Miss Glossop is a tough critic). Well, she's just a fiancee, she will work it out.