This dress is such great quality. The velvet is thick and luxurious, but still maintains a high level of stretch. I was afraid the velvet would be thin and bald in some areas like you would find with a cheap or tapestry velvet. I bought this in green to wear for a fancy dinner I am attending which happens to fall om St. Patrick's Day. I bought size 4/6 which I was afraid would be too small, but it wasn't. I am 5'4" 160 lbs and 36D.