The dress was beautiful and i received many compliments, however, the sequins do rub against your arm. Sober, you def notice. Otherwise, don't think i would have thought about it had i been drinking. Also, Im 57 and the outer layer of the dress hit the floor exactly while the lining was at my ankles. I wore sandals so it wouldnt be too short. Im also usually a womens size 10-12 (180 lbs and 36 DD) and the 16 fit perfectly. It is a bit low cut in the front but a safety pin will do for a bit more modesty.