Beautiful dress, the color is lovely, sequins are sprinkled randomly add a nice sparkle, This dress is very slimming, and my opinion is that it needs proper undergarments, (or spanx) to make it look its best unless you are fit and slender. the lace is soft and non scratchy and it is lined in a knit that is again soft against your skin. This a gorgeous little black dress alternative, and I won't recommend it to friends as I don't want them purchasing this dress also.... I intend on using it for a upcoming wedding, and then for the holidays,