1. i'm 5'5" tall, 145 lbs, and 38 (36d) -32-40, and a solid size 10. the size 10 fit me perfectly, but if it shrank it would be too tight across the bust. the size 12 also fit me well but was an inch looser all around. the darts on the 12 hit me in exactly the right place, so i decided to go with the 12, even though it looks a little big. it makes me look smaller.

2. the fabric is a soft ivory color, and the fabric is soft but thick. it's not see through at all. 

3. the lace on the sides a