Lemon crescent dress

I am a pear shape and wear a 12 or 14 depending on style. I purchased the 12 in this dress and it's a "close" fit in the middle, neck and arms fit fine. I was initially put off by the wrinkles from shipping and the multitude of deep, complicated pleats. I washed it and took my time with the iron and it came out exactly like the picture. I'll probably dry clean in the future. With a cardigan or shrug this dress will work great for cool spring and will go into summer easily. The heavy fabric has a sateen finish and looks crisp. I'm very happy with it.

I like the way this dress looks on the page online and thought it might be just the thing I'm looking for. Not so.
- the fabric is VERY heavy and due to the pleating in the bottom is way too heavy for a summer dress.
- the empire style works well for me usually but this is very tight at the waist
- the top doesn't fit at all. It is way too big and I'm not small up top! The sleeves are very gappy.
The entire dress is just wrong for me on all counts and when I put the yellow cashmere sweater next to it, the sweater is actually lime green. Something is wrong here. I love other items I have bought from CC this Spring, but this outfit has to go back.