It's an A-line dress with a beaded, fitted top and full taffeta skirt. Asymmetrical ruching/folding creates the look of a nice, tiny waistline even on people (like me!) that don't have much of a naturally small waist. The bust has built in boning and support so a bra is optional. Zippered back with decorative, satin buttons covering up the zip. Worn once (aren't most wedding dresses?!?!) and altered. Alterations included shortening the train to be easier for a warm-weather wedding (near, but not on, the beach) and taking in the hips a bit. Chest and waist were left as-is I believe. Dress is a size 10. At the time I wore it I was a size medium- a 6 on the bottom, more like an 8 on top. 34D-34DD chest and 134-138 lbs. I'm 5'7 and wore 2in heels and the dress was hemmed a bit to that height. American style bustle was added. The dress was also customized by the factory- I had them NOT sew on the beading at the waist, so just the beading at the top is on the dress. The dress is in great condition- I wore it mostly indoors and it wasn't exposed to water, sand, dirt, etc. Enzoani Deanna dress in great condition.