Overall looks just like the photos Well made. No loose threads or crooked seams the fabric is lightweight but not see through .No sheen a matte black. Its not a bad fabric but not taffeta or poplin as listing states. I didn’t expect a weight like a cotton however so its fine. Surprisingly The dress actually is a bit big on me and I did use the size chart. So o worries about being too small like other garments made overseas sometimes are. This is going to be a witch outfit for me but you could easily use a hoop or full crinoline with the dress as the skirt is long and ample. I like it and would recommend to anyone as a costume or even a modest formal dress