Pros: I needed to find a floor-length evening dress quickly for a white-tie event, and this dress was a perfect length for me (5ft 4). Column dress cut generously, very comfortable for an apple-shaped figure. Cons: The metallic sheen is too subtle to register, and the dress looks rather dull. Not a dress if you want to make an impact. Other: I bought Next's sheer lace short cardigan, and it goes perfectly with the dress. I may have the dress shortened to knee length -- it would be useful with a suit jacket for work.