In the process of looking for an evening gown to wear on a cruise, specifically in plum, I found this one. The style is great for me, because I am 5'6" and slightly long-waisted, weighing about 148.
I usually wear a 10 in an evening gown, and this dress runs true to size. When I ordered it, there were no 10's available, so I ordered it in a 12.  Even though the 12 was too large on me, it still hug very nicely, and draped perfectly.

It is extremely well-made and the fabric is just so beautiful. The lace top is not stiff or scratchy at all. In fact, it is very soft and stretchy and feels very good next to your skin.  The sequins is beautifully embedded in the lace fabric, giving it a very sophisticated and elegant look. It. There are French darts that form the waist-skimming look of the top part, giving it a slimmer look.

The skirt has an under layer of solid fabric with an over-layer of chiffon, no gathering.  It is very flattering and very slimming. If you have a thick waist or a tummy that you are trying to disguise, this is definitely a dress you should look at seriously. The structure completely hides any issues like that.

Even though the marketing photos show the dress well above her ankle, it actually came down to the floor on me. I ordered it in an average length, not the petite, and I needed to remove 2 or 3 inches of length to get it just right. It is indeed a long floor-length gown.  The skirt is A-line in shape. but drapes nicely to a slim look.

I highly recommend.