We ordered 1 size bigger to ensure the length almost hit the floor. The back of the dress is corset style so you can tighten it as much as needed for the shoulders. It comes with a detachable sash, so if you had another color for the waist you could add it easily. The skirt is made of tulle strips-it is not 1 whole piece. It will come to you wrinkled but unpack it, run your fingers through the strips to straighten them out, and let it hang for a few days to let the wrinkles work themselves out. If after a couple days the wrinkles are still there, put in bathroom and run hot shower.  I wouldnt recommend ironing or putting steamer too close to fabric. We are pleased with the quality and with the price.