The top is this gold beading and then falls into an a-line silk white dress, just stunning.I wore this dress to my daughters wedding. It is a wedding dress and was bought at Le Fay Bridal in NYC. The dress is the PERFECT wedding dress! It is a size 36 (isreali) and I am a US 2. The dress has very very little alterations, just on the shoulder straps. The dress has a train and can be bustled (see pictures attached). I have so many pictures so please let me know if you want any additional pictures. I am 5'5 and wore 3.5 inch heels. The dress can easily be altered if you are shorter, not a problem.