If i had to describe on two words, that would be it. the material is not a stiff no-give material, nbut rahter a soft stretchy material, with some depth (the design has "grooves", not sure how to explain it#. if you are short, i would definitely go with petite though, it was a little too long on regular size and hit in the "wrong" spot on my calves. very flattering, and nice cut. i dind't order yet as it is new and i jsut bought a few dresses... but in my basket forh te next "sale" :) #if they s