Kumo, The break has to be below the knees to be classic "Princess Grace" style (I'm thinking of the black dress for the alcohol ad where the sheath is skin-tight and then flares out). Phil, I'd like to see the lace go to the floor. It is hard to tell from the image, but do you have the point of the sleeve with a loop for the finger to anchor it? And if anybody hasn't told you, backless dresses are very sexy. I would rather hear teeth drop to the floor behind me than trip over slobbery tongues in front. ;^) Thank you! Carolly