This dress is extremely versatile. It was a bridesmaid dress. You could also wear it for a formal dance, or as a bride if you are looking for the new blush colored gown. The cut is extremely flattering, making the most out of the hips and then tapering before flaring below the knees for a mermaid fit. It is a bridal size 20, but fits more like a size 16. The bodice has boning and a sticky portion at the top of the neckline to keep the dress in place. Sadly, there is a stain on the top side of the bodice, near the armpit. I have not tried dry-cleaning it. You could also cover it with some nice applique or beading, or ignore it. (It isn't in a conspicuous place.)