I purchased frock recently, and perhaps the quality has gone up since early reviews. It is very well made, the small gold coins are stamped and embossed from thin metal, which keeps it light weight. The slightest movement sets them in sparkling motion, accenting the dancer's rhythmic moves to advantage. The overall length is 60" or 5 feet. The narrow portions to be tied have coin accents at the ends, and are each 12" long, so a woman with 36" hips can easily wear this very low. The black fabric is sheer to reveal the costume or skin beneath it, the bottom row of coins hang below the hemline. I have added a photo from a vintage pin-up shoot I did recently. For the incredibly low price, it would be great to own several different colors, and this could even be part of a sexy Halloween costume.