My husband and I gasped at the beauty of this dress when we opened the package! It's really great. My daughter looked great. The size is a little big. We bought two sizes because it was in between and the smaller was a bit roomier. That takes care of tying the belt, of course. Both red and green are fascinating. My ONLY criticism of this dress is that the sheer bodice is very low under the mesh. Any lower and it would be very inappropriate for a young girl. Otherwise, it was the perfect Christmas dress. Tip: This is absolutely floor length, so be prepared for the hemming. My daughter could walk in heels (which I don't normally allow, so it was a boon for her).