I love this dress. I'm short and have gained 25 pounds, plus, I don't wear dresses well to begin with. So, finding a suitable dress that fits me, doesn't make me spill out all over the place, and doesn't make me look 30 years older than I am, is no easy task. This dress has done that for me - and for a reasonable price! I haven't worn it to my event yet so I can't yet tell if it stands the test of time, but it seems well made and I'm excited to wear it. :) I would recommend it, for sure.