I got this wig for Halloween 2011. It is short but I don't think much shorter than the image if you can get it to lay flat. It just about goes down to the hairline in the back and maybe a little longer on the front, but it depends how much hair you have to stuff under it. I took it out and put it over a lamp shade to settle down before wearing. The wig is a little large and heavy so it did slide back and I had to try to pin it forward or the bangs would look short. Can't beat it for the price and I'm sure I will find more costume use for it in the future.