This dress is very beautiful.  As of this review it has not been tried on yet by my step-daughter, but from what I see of the dress it is very well crafted and sewn.  The back has no zipper but a corset closure.  So you will have to have someone help you do that in the back.  It also has bra cups sewn in to the bodice which is nice.  It was wrinkled so I have to take it to a cleaners to get it steamed which isn't a problem.  It is a long dress with a mini train in the back of it which adds to the dress in my opinion.  It has a liner which is nice and the beading is very beautiful.  I would suggest getting it ahead of time to get the alterations or pressed if you need it.  It came well packaged and I am very pleased with this dress as a whole.  I would suggest this dress for the money.