It’s a beautiful dress, shimmers as you move. The fabric is sweater like, I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s soft but a nice weight for winter months. Its very short. The arms are definitely snugger. I’m 5 ft 8 and I wouldn’t even be able to wear this out in public. I’m hoping a larger size makes a difference for me but somehow I doubt it. I got a large and I typically am a 12 or 14 in other brands, a 38B, weigh 200 pounds and my height is mostly in my legs. Regardless of length, it is just a smidge too snug in the body.