Dress is pretty heavy (around 3lbs) You can tie shoulder straps as tight/loose as you’d like. It’s such a beautiful dress for weddings and I got so many compliments Please note that the bottom has been hemmed so I wouldn’t drag it with 4IN heels on (I’m 5’1) please be extra careful with this dress as the beads DO easily come off. Please don’t wash, I will take care of it. There is loose threads where beads used to be but it’s not noticeable.