The skirt has many layers of beautiful netting, which cascades back into a long train. The silhouette of this dress could be considered a very full A-line. The dress is in perfect condition. I tried it on twice -- once when it first came in, and once when they checked to see if alterations were needed. It fit perfectly, and alterations were not needed, so the dress is exactly as it was when it arrived in the store. It is a long dress which will either fit a tall person or will need to be hemmed; I am 5'7" but tried it on with four inch heels I planned to wear for my wedding, so it didn't need to be hemmed for me. It has been kept in storage at the bridal store since it was shipped from the designer. It has a comfortable, supportive bodice, with a flattering strapless sweetheart neckline. There is an attached beaded belt which has a temporary plastic covering the designer applied, to keep it from catching on the lace bodice until you are ready to wear the dress.