The following is the dress's description from the designer: "Romantic mermaid dress with a draped v-neckline and an accentuated trumpet-shaped skirt with a rouched back detail. The dress is made from delicately embroidered lace with 3D flowers in light shades of blush and ivory." I wore the dress for my wedding day up until the cocktail hours. took it off then to use my party dress. The dress has alterations. You can make it smaller or larger based on your size. While the label says 40, my size fluctuated between 31-42 and I didn't feel at any point that I need to alter the dress because it has got elasticity. The dress was magical ; it was a statement piece.