This is a brand new, never worn, never altered mermaid dress! I couldn't marry the man- long story short- I do not have use for this really pretty, mermaid lace tulle gown! I am a street size 3- and this dress fits great. Had I had it altered, I would have maybe shortened it. It is living in my pet free, smoke free home- I literally have only tried it on one time, whcih was at the shop on the day of pick up.