The actual dress is even more beautiful than the photo, and for what you are paying for the dress is unbelievably low priced compared to the beautiful detail, material, and embellishments. I ordered a crinoline stand out slip to go underneath the dress to give it the fluff that you see in the photo. I couldn't stop looking at myself in the dress once it was on, and I really didn't want to take it off to hang back in the bag. It is absolutely breathtaking and a dream of a dress. Thank you