I had ordered this dress two years ago in fuschia from another manufacturer for my annual Christmas party & it was beautiful but the zipper was the same: tiny pull side zipper & sticks at the curve! The fuschia dress had more layers of chiffon & the colors were cobalt blue one layer & about seven layers in all different colors blending together very beautifully, including underskirt. It also came with a shawl of the same fuschia material to wear around my shoulders which was very nice & this dress did not. Although this dress had a band at the bodice to keep the strapless from slipping which I like.
This turquoise dress had much less  layers different colors than the photo & the zipper Sticks when zipped up. Only working when dress is held flat.  I had my seamstress put in a better turquoise zipper with a hook & eye at the top so it then closed easily. Something to be aware of when ordering this dress! I did get a lot of compliments at the special benefit event I wore it to. I got a matching peacock evening purse to wear with from Amazon which I totally love.
About the packaging: it did arrive early & Dhl called to get my physical address to deliver because it was coming from Singapore but the dress was scrunched into the plastic bag although inside out, no hanger nor plastic bag protection. Perhaps because of customs?