The second I tried on this dress I knew it was the one - definitely not what I thought I wanted (wanted all lace and ended up with satin!). Such a comfortable dress and very flattering - and it has pockets! Zip back covered with buttons, buttons on the halterneck. Alternations - I had the dress taken up - i'm 5ft5 and wore 2" heels. The hem at the front actually came down during the evening so this would need sewing back, but as it may need altering, I have left it. I also had the neck altered - the original dress had 3 buttons at the back of the neck and a wider satin piece. I had this made smaller so it has just 2 buttons - I also had the points at the front reduced as they touched the sides of my face originally. Also under the arms the dress gaped slightly so it was taken in there. Label is size 16 however I am a UK size 12 bottom/12-14 top. I don't really want to part with my dress but it seems a waste sitting in a box as I will never wear it again. I would love it to go to someone else to make them feel as special as I did on my wedding day.