If you are a large busted woman, like me, I don't recommend you buy this dress.  It is a very deep "v" neckline and, along with the empire waist elastic band, it REALLY accentuates the bust with no support.  Also, the dress is extremely long (I'm 5'5") so you either have to be a tall woman, a seamstress or wear extremely high heels.  Lastly, the dress seemed cheaply made as there were loose strings everywhere and the stitching was poorly done.  Needless to say, I returned the dress.  Although the black with feathers dress looks beautiful in the picture, it just isn't worth the money.