I fell in love with this dress before I even looked in the mirror. The high-quality crepe felt like wearing a stretch jersey, yet made me feel like a goddess with its luster and flow. The material is medium weight and has a good stretch. I love its simple elegance: tiny pearls that line the straps, neckline, and back. The back has a hidden zip closure underneath the buttons. The thin belt detail at the waist gives definition. I chose to have “cut/raw edges” on the tulle panels (chest and sides); however, you can easily get them hemmed if preferred. I did not get a bustle because I like the old-fashioned look of a wrist loop. Unfortunately the wrist loop was lost during dry cleaning, but it is easy to have another one attached. There is one pearl missing from the right shoulder strap; I will include a spare pearl if you want to have it sewn on. The dress was originally US size 4 (AUS 8), but it was taken in at the waist and chest, as well as hemmed. It is closer to a size 0-2. The hanger straps have been cut. It was professionally cleaned right after the wedding (5/2021). There are 3 very small (about 1mm) faint marks from the dirt (it trailed on grassy soil) at the tail end of the train. These are almost unavoidable, and barely detectable. My measurements Bust: 32C Waist: 25 Hips: 34 Tallest wearable height: 5’7” (in my heels) Silhouette: fit to flare Material: crepe Color: ivory