Ordering this costume, I had read some of the other reviews; but was ultimately speculative from the price. I ordered it a month before Halloween 2012 and it arrived within three work days.  I took it out of the bag and tried it on; it fit snuggly for an XL (6' tall & 210 lbs).  The material is a sort-of ribbed synthetic that allowed it to look good against a background and not to tear easily.  The weight was good enough to wear on a summer night and got me through Halloween with a couple of layers on. The robe, belt, and collar tuft allow it to double as a Victorian king robe-which was a bonus!  The only complaint I had was the hat- because it was smooshed in the shipping and reinforced with foam to take form (which it never really did, after it had been packaged).  All things fair, I would have paid twice this amount at a Costume shop that was inferior.  Get it here and get it early!