This dress is a bit of a partial sucess story. Brought off trademe a week ago it was a long poofy 80's style dress with an elastic waist( i HATE them!) and shoulder pads. It took me the best part of the afternoon but i hemmed it and removed the elastic waist...but it looks like i made it too short!...i dont like my knees. I think it will look better with black tights and boots...more a winter/autumn dress i think!will try it out one day and post it to see.