This is a two piece dress. Bodice can be worn either under or over the skirt. In the photos I am wearing a $250 petticoat that is included in the purchase.This dress can look either sweet or dramatic depending on how you wear it. With the skirt worn under the bodice with the petticoat ( as shown in the photos) the dress looks grand and dramatic. With the skirt worn without the petticoat and over the bodice the dress looks far more sweet and gentle. The train is long, but it can be bustled up. The front of the dress is already bustled up so you can wear higher heels if you would like.