I got this dress to wear at a wedding. It was larger then expected and if you don't have a large chest like me, it look really akward in that area. The metal wires on the side of the top wasn't needed, it gave me a weird bust shape chest. If you do get this I go get it fitted to you and not just throw on and wear.This dress was very uncomfortable and I would never recommend anyone buying this or making their bridesmaids wear this dress. The zipper in the back is impossible, the boning in the front dug all night and especially whenever I would bend over or sit down, it was so uncomfortable. the lace is really rough and rubbed under my arms, and the ribbon around that waist band wouldn't stay in place, it kept sliding up on all the girls. Other than it looking nice, it was one of the worst semi-formal dresses that I have ever worn.If you have hips at all this dress will probably not fit very well. And hips and boobs, just bad. Hated this dress. Got rid of it as soon as the wedding was over.Beautiful dress!