To be honest I wasn't expecting a whole lot from this dress,but I was wrong and it looks so much better than the picture.It is very form fitting but I felt it was true to size and I wear a size 2.The color is a very pitch black,not a soft black.The front draping is done very well and the fabric is not flimsy.It really looks hot with a black 4'' heel.This dress looks great paired with a short fitted black leather jacket or a longer trench coat style black leather coat,it is very versitle.I am very very picky and would give this a high rating in all catagories.