This is a beautiful well made dress. The lining is thick and the zipper has a hook. The dress is just as pictured. It does not have any hold but the thick lining helps smooth things out a bit. The sleeves fit me looser than the image. I am not using the dress just yet but I will probably have sleeves taken in a bit. The sheer material in the back may drag for a shorter person. It did for me at 5'2 with 2.5in heels.