I bought this dress for a Titanic party and it was good quality for a "costume" and looked authentic to that period.  I ordered one size larger than I usually wear, as others had mentioned, and it worked out perfectly.  I'm 5'4" and the dress came down to the floor exactly, no hemming was needed unless you want it ankle length, but I prefer it long.  The color is as it looks in the photo.  I only wish they had the red color available in my size, but it was out of stock at the time.  Fast shipping, reasonable price and good quality.  You can't go wrong.