THIS IS ABSOLUTLY BEAUTIFUL.  HOWEVER, IF YOU ARE TALL LIKE ME (5'9") I WOULD USE THIS AS A TUNIC OVER LEGGINS.  IT HAS A STRETCH TO THE FABRIC.  IT IS LINED FROM THE SHOULDERS TO ABOVE THE KNEE, WITH THE LACE (ABOUT 2 INCHES) SEE THROUGH LIKE A BORDER AT THE BOTTOM.  IF YOU LIKE THINGS SHORT YOU MAY WEAR IT AS A DRESS?  IT IS DEFINITELY A GOOD PURCHASE, ESPECIALLY WITH THE HOLIDAYS APPROACHING.  IT IS ELEGANT BUT ALSO COMFORTABLE TO WEAR TO A DINNER PART OR SPECIAL OCCASION. IT RUNS A LITTLE SNUG, SO I WOULD ORDER THE NEXT SIZE UP FROM YOUR REGULAR SIZE,  AS YOU CAN TELL I'M HAPPY WITH THIS ITEM.