I wore this dress to a friends daughters wedding. It was so comfortable. I am 5'6" and it hit me mid calf. I took the advice and wore the NuBra (which actually works - to my surprise)! The color is navy that looks deep purple yet if you put it near purple it would look navy. It fits close the 8 fit but the 10 was much more flattering. I felt sexy and classy at the same time.