I wore this dress to a semi-formal dance at my boyfriend's fraternity, and it could not have been any more perfect! I definitely stood out in comparison to everyone else, but it was not at all too flashy. The small embellishment on the straps made it unique - which I loved. The length wasn't a huge problem on a body type like mine. Regardless, due to weather conditions I wore a pair of black sheer tights, which reminded me a lot of something you would see on Gossip Girl. I have rented my fair share of RTR dresses, but this one was among the best!