This is a show stopper. People are just amazing when you put this dress on- its gorgeous! I work in fashion and wanted something traditional yet had a unique fashion sense to it; this dress is perfect. I will be wearing it for my upcoming wedding on November 24, 2012. After that I will have the gown professionally cleaned and will have it promptly ready to be shipped out to you. I could ship as soon as December. The dress is fitted in the bust area, but the bottom so soft and romantic. I always knew I wanted a Lazaro and wish i would have found this dress on this website before hand yet being its so special I had a hard time finding one in time. I am 5’5″ and wearing 3 in. heels, it will be hemmed to fit around this height. Also, please note that the sash I have is from the same inspiration of the Lazaro sash he currently carries (pearls and crystals). It is not the one pictured yet I can send this iamge seperately. I work in the garment district of New York and hand picked out the appliques myself ultimately having it made by a professional. The sash runs all the way down the back of the dress and is a beaituful color of champagne. I can send a swatch of the sash color if need be. Please contact me if you have any questions; njobst@gmail.com