Very happy with this costume! It is a thinner, see through costume like material, but is thicker than most dress costumes. Elastic in waist is nice and thick, hangs great on the front and hips. I'm 5'3 and it goes to my ankles and the sides drape nice. The back has a fabric tie and it's easier for my husband to tie than me trying to make it straigt by myself. Arm band is a little big, but a safety pin can fix that! Would buy again!