This is so cute..i don't have any where to go yet for this dress. I got it anyway. Turn down for what dress. It really isn't a ballroom occasion dress. Its perfect for a dress up night with girl friends in cold weather. It has a little thickness to the material. You'll need to wear heels to get the bottom off the grown. I also don't recall it having a zipper in the back. It has stretch so you can order your normal size.