When i ordered this, I was very worried about how it would be in real life. The picture simply does not do this dress justice. You can't really tell the material by the pictures and I totally thought it was going to be more rigid. It is flowy without having to be chiffon, it sparkles without having to stress out about 1 million sequins, and it fit true to size. I am a bridesmaid in a wedding this summer and it fits the bill in terms of what the bride wants (she is letting us choose our own gowns as long as it stays in the same color family). I am a bigger lady so finding a dress that looks elegant is tough. I can't say enough about the dress, if you are hesitant, don't be.