Beautiful silk organza doesn't weigh you down! My seamstress put in hooks that helped keep the strapless up so I wasn't fidgeting with it every other minute. I received a million compliments on this dress!!! There was one slight tear on the bottom but it has been sewed up but it is not even noticeable, nor was it the big day. I love my pictures because of this dress! I added on a beautiful flower to the hip area which helps accentuate the cascading lace angle. This dress is the one!