I was very pleased with this dress, which I bought for a formal banquet.  With a fancy necklace and black pumps, it looked quite elegant.  It is attractive and well made, and it can be tossed in the washing machine with no problem.  I'm long-waisted, so it fits me more like an empire waist than a regular waist, but that's fine.  I do agree with one of the other reviewers that the belt is useless since it is not attached to the dress and there are no belt loops.