I bought this dress for a wedding. I also bought a petticoat, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GY9YJ84/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and a shrug https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ND51JY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to go with it. I love the entire outfit. I got so many compliments I think my ego is about to burst. I am not a small person. I'm 5'8" and about 185 pounds, and the dress flattered me perfectly. The material is a woven cotton and very sturdy. The dress is well made. I am very happy with this purchase.