READ: Bought new and altered to have a slight high-low hem and fall above the ankle. I am 5’3”, 133lb, and was wearing 2.5” heels. This is a STUNNING dress - I wore it to my welcome dinner and got compliments galore. The lace deadstock fabric is incredible! What looks like torn threads inside the bust are from cups the tailor sewed in that I then removed. Straps have been shortened slightly but can easily be lengthened again if needed.