I bought this dress to wear to a 25 year formal banquet and I couldn't be happier! It looked and felt much more expensive than it was. I received compliment after compliment!! I wasn't disappointed at all and I don't think you would be either. Im 52 and it is long but most gowns are. I weigh 180lbs for your knowledge and it has plenty of stretch and I ordered a size 16 but a 14 would have done well too due to the stretch in it.