The fabric is sheer as I expected. It does run large. I wear size 6 (roughly) and it fits like a medium (7-8). It is very pretty (color true to picture -pink/mauve) and the style is very unique/interesting. Everything matches the picture except:the bottom panel is much longer on the dress I received. One curious thing: the model is supposed to be 5'3" and the dress hits well above her knees...I'm 5'3" and the bottom panel goes below/over my knees??? it is kind of odd..gives it an asymmetrical shape that would be great for someone with really long legs (or really tall heels :P). It looks like it would be more casual if it were symmetrical and short- as pictured (I so wanted a shorter dress!!!). But with the assymmetry and extra length, it feels more "Avant-garde"- and/or "dressy" for me and my short legs. All in all it is a very interesting dress, one-of-a-kind, romantic. I would give it 5 stars+ if the fit was right (too long- bottom skirt/panel not as shown- and too much fabric about the waist to cinch properly). Un-cinched and without the tie: it looks like a large and flowy tunic. But the low cost and unique concept of the dress is worth it- if you don't mind getting it altered or playing around with the fabric a bit. The shape of mine may have just been a fluke- or there is some special way to wear it that I haven't quite figured out yet-lol ;) FYI Mine did not come wrinkled or with an odd smell like another reviewer (thankfully!)- I don't know how to go about laudering it yet either (but hey it's 10 dollars; and the fabric doesn't look outwardly cheap per se)... I will update this review if (after wearing it) I have any more useful information to give you. :)  p.s. did anyone else receive a cut like mine? Or did you receive a dress with the length and shape matching that of what is pictured? Just curious- b/c, if so, I would like to try my luck and buy another. Any input from other buyers would be much appreciated! :)