This dress is just as it appears. it is very well made, lined and falls in heavier but fluid waves. the bodice fit snug and the zipper worked almost perfectly (!). the color is very pink, like pepto bismal but not in a bad way, if that's possible. my husband loved the dress on me but my 22 year old daughter thought it was too pink, too girly... i think i decided it was just too young for me- i'm 53. . alas, i am returning it but i still think fondly of this piece. i am 5'4", 110 lbs and i bought