The dress is exactly the same as the picture and you definitely need a petticoat for that extra puff. I didn't want the dress to be so full so I didn't buy it. After measuring my daughter, I ordered a dress that was supposed to be her size, but it turned out to be a bit too big. The bottom part drags on the floor but if I bought a petticoat it would fit perfectly. The tip was 2 inches larger. The sleeves weren't as tight as in the picture, they were baggy and reached to the wrists instead of the elbows. Even though it was a little big, she still looked amazing in this dress. I would recommend the dress, just order one size smaller
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