This dress was so stunning! Very form fitting for this curvy girl but also very flattering because of the draping at the stomach. It was very comfortable and was an easy wear all day. Cap sleeves are sewn in, heart from an old wedding dress sewn into the inside but is not visible from the outside at all. I'm tall so none of the weight was removed, but I did have it taken it a little at the waist and at the bust. I'm street size 8 and am curvy. There is one small black spot on the back of the dress that doesn't seem to have come off from the dry cleaning (about the size of a little pebble), I can send photos to show you the small flaw if you're interested! The train was shortened several feet from the original, but is still quite long. Refer to photos for length.