This gown is definately a sparkler! It has six layers of tuille and a dramatically beaded bodice that sparkles in the light. There are elastic spaghetti straps that can be worn/tucked in or cut off. It zippers and hooks in the back.The size is curious. It says 18, but is actually a 10/12 by measure. I listed the measurements so you could compare your dress laying flat to this one. The model is 5"6, 144, 36 C/D and has no shoes on. A pair of 3" heels would be good. Pit to pit 17.5"Length57"