I bought this dress for a holiday party in green and it is the same color as pictured (the picture really doesn't do the dress justice).  It is a BEAUTIFUL gown!  I received compliments all night long!  The dress fit wonderfully, I bought a size 14 just to be safe thinking that I could get it taken in if it was too big.  I normally wear a body shaper/ spanks but being that this dress had a lovely flow at the bottom and it has an empire waist, there was no need for an uncomfortable body shaper (which made my night verrrry comfortable lol)  I wear a D cup bra size and this dress gave me plenty of room.  I did have it slightly altered at the top to pull the dress closer to my chest, other then that it was perfect!  The sequence is in silver and it swirls from the shoulders to the top back area of the dress.  It is NOT over done or too sparkly... it's just right.  The sleeves are a "cap sleeve" and it leaves plenty of arm room, I normally don't show my arms but this gives a little bit of coverage without it being totally sleeveless.  This dress looks of VERY HIGH QUALITY, it has a elegant flow at the bottom and a slight "train" length in the back.  This gown is slightly cut low to show cleavage but it is done in a tasteful manner... at least for my taste lol.  I HIGHLY recommend buying this dress, you will love it!