Based on other reviews i had no doubt this dress would be perfect.  it truly is a work of art, however it just wasn't "me" when i tried it on.  i'm sure for others it will be perfect.  my biggest issues were the sheerness of the top portion, which is obvious in the photos.  i was hoping it would be less obvious in person.  also the elbows of the dress were tight, so it was difficult to bend my arms, and i have pretty slender arms.