This dress is lovely! After having it altered by a seamstress, it was the perfect fit! I bought a stock size, so I expected to have to do that. I wore a mermaid-style slip with a hoop under this dress to give it the shape. Perfect for a winter ball! Our event was Studio 54 themed, so I wore lots of gold jewelry. A couple sequins fell off throughout the night, but overall it held up very well. It was a lovely gown, and I received countless compliments at the gala we were attending.