Altering dress from aline to fit and flare

Yeah, taking it in is one thing, completely changing the silhouette is not going to be worth the hassle, cost, or worrying. Buying a new dress would be the better way to go.

Yep, if you want a different silhouette I'd look for another dress because the alterations would probably be more than the cost of the dress. I'd try to sell the current one to make back a little money and get to trying on new dresses! Good luck!

Since you haven't had any alterations done yet, your dress will look and fit differently on you when that happens. It won't be hanging off you like an ivory bag because it will have been altered at that point. Just something to consider. It will fit you better and be more flattering when they take it in. Is that something you'd be open to? Or do you just really want a whole new dress?

ETA: Adding a belt to your current dress might give it that "glitz" you are looking for.