This dress is simply put stunning. I looked for a long while for my wedding dress and tried on all the high end designers including Galia Lahav, Liza Martinez, Pallace, and Inbal Dror....none of the dresses I tried compared to this Berta dress. I have only worn it once at my wedding and it the most beautiful dress I have ever owned. The wedding guests were in awe of it, and 9 months after my wedding I still receive requests from people who have seem photos to ask where I got it from. It is perfectly figure hugging in fitting with a low back and pearl straps. It has a gorgeous detachable bow on the back and also a long detachable skirt/train which flows from the back and made a real impact when I walked down the aisle. The beading and work on the dress is stunning as is the material. I can send more photos upon request. I am a size 6 - 8 and this 8 fit me perfectly and needed little alteration. It was taken up, I am 5 foot 5 inches but also wore very high heels and so the length will be good for most I would imagine. I can only suggest you try it on to appreciate it. Although mermaid is the most suitable option I could choose for the listing, it is actually more fitted all the way down. It is very flattering on. The dress cost me £6800 and is called the Berta 15-18 dress. I am selling it half price and would love someone else to feel as I did on my wedding day in it!