This dress was gorgeous and would be very warm to wear in the winter.  I didn't keep it because it was simply too much.  The velvet was beautiful and lush, but with the rich color and the deep nap, it swallowed me up.  It reminded me of a gown you would put on a group of singers to make them look uniform in a Christmas concert.  I really wanted to find a way to wear this dress....instead, it wore me.  I couldn't keep it for that reason, but it was with significant regret that I returned it.  Quality was great for the price.