How about french blue? Strong, not pastel and pretty without being OTT.
If the MOB is wearing the dress in the earlier post, she is going way over the top IMHO. maybe this one?
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModClo...It+Seams+Dress
www.modcloth.com have great vintage style clothes, that are just beautifully made, and limited numbers.
or this one?
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModClo...Just+the+Dress or this one
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModClo...Lengths?page=5
Lab Fairy -that is a beautiful dress.