This gown is everything. With a stunning lace straight dress under an attached cream overskirt and dramatic beading around the neckline, it's an absolute stunner onstage! We sewed in a corset and a belt to keep the dress up and in place, since it is a bit heavy. I wore this as a talent gown to a 1st runner up placement at Miss California and a win at Miss National Sweetheart, so it's lucky ;) I'm 5'5" and wore 4-inch heels with this gown. It's in great condition!