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There may be a parallel between this case and a recent situation at my office.
A new woman was hired in January, let's call her W. A guy in the office (known here as G) happened to mention to me after a couple of weeks that W is very pretty, and he'd be more than happy to pursue an active interest in W.
I asked if he'd have a chance, as I was unaware whether W was single or in a relationship.
G confirmed that he didn't know, and wasn't sure how to find out.
G is single, and aged in his late 20s. He's very conscious of being overweight (and is actively reducing the problem, but has a way to go) but is very personable and well liked - he has had a couple of long lasting relationships in the 5 years I've known him, and is a decent, fun bloke.
As it happens, W lives part way between the office and my home, and walks to work, so if I am leaving on time (not often), I offer to drop her at the corner of her road.
The conversation with G was on Friday, and as it transpired, I gave W a lift that evening. We have cassual friday at work, and as a new member of the team, I'd not seen many of her casual outfits. This week she wore a different pair of boots, so in order to find out for G what her status was, I commented "they're lovely boots" and she says "I like them, but they make me look taller" (she's 5' 9"). Being over six foot myself, I pointed out that had never been a problem for me when I was dating, but what did her boyfriend think.
And there we go - cue a ten minute conversation about why she's currently single, what she looks for in a man, and so on.
I didn't do this for G, I did it to prove to myself how easy it is to start a non-creepy conversation and find this sort of thing out.
So, OP, talk to her, tell her she looks great, and that you envy her BF. If she's interested in you and single she'll make it clear, and if she's not interested, or not single, she'll have the chnce to set you straight without you having awkwardly asked her on a date.
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