This was made for a talent competition, you can wear a shorter skirt under it or my daughter wore sequins leggings. You can really whip the cape around and the train is the original length in the back and shorter in the front. Daughter is 5-4, smoke free, Completely lined in red satin under the skirt. Added a corset in the back to give a little added room in waist. We added a black belt to accent.