This dress is very fun and flattering. I think it's appropriate for work - I personally wore it for a poster session at a research conference. The $12 price tag can't be beat; I love that it looks like a more expensive dress while still at a grad student price point. The fabric is thin and light. I wash it on delicate and hang to dry in the hopes it will last as long as possible. The blue is bright. I'm tall (6 feet) and found that the dress would creep up higher than I liked. Fixed this issue by using two small strips of double-sided tape at the seams by my knees. Easy peasy.

Highly recommend.