I tried on several dresses for my son’s wedding, and I kept coming back to this. It’s very flattering on, not matronly at all. Not the best-made dress (hems were uneven, and lots of threads to be trimmed in the mesh top), but over-all, good value. Also, forgiving enough that you can ditch the shapewear, if you want;) The darker colors, blue and wine, are the most elegant.I’ll post photos when I get the whole ensemble together.(I ordered the 6 regular...8 petit was too short and too short waisted)