This is a nice mermaid style open back dress. It shows way too much cleavage, so I will be pairing it with an open back halter so that it is more modest. It looks like the picture. I would have preferred that the straps criss-cross in the back and that there wouldn't be so much cleavage on display, but I love the mermaid style cut - it is very flattering on girls like us who have hourglass figures.