The metallic sheen doesn’t look cheap, it looks soft and ethereal. I originally ordered a large but there was a stocking issue, customer service was prompt about reaching out and recommended the medium. I was skeptical, but they offered a return for me to try. Shooing was fast and I am glad they insisted because it ended up working out! I am a size 10 for reference- and it is snug in the bust, but not uncomfortably so.