I read other reviews of this and no one described how the poof shaped the dress. There is definite poof on the bottom but not on the top so it will give a reallyA line poof. Not a bell shape. If you are looking for a bell shape I think you need to get a hoop skirt petticoat. I think this will work just fine though. I really like that it is soft and gental on the skin, not scratchy at all. Bought this for my flower girl