I got this hoop skirt for a costume project and it worked perfectly! I'm 5'9" 170lb and this fit totally fine. The bottom was a couple inches off the floor which is perfect for a floor length ballgown. I put another crinoline on top of the hoop skirt because the skirt of the dress I was wearing was made of mid weight satin and I didn't want the hoops to show. If your skirt or dress is made of thinner fabric you will definitely see the hoops so make sure you have another petti or thicker material to prevent that.