If you are buying this for Halloween, it's awesome and you will win any costume contest you enter. You will be heads and shoulders above the rest. If you're hoping for something to compete with handmade or tradirional Renaissance costumes, you may be disappointed. I wore this for Halloween and was more than happy. Paired with Scarecrow brand (small-sized, for ladies) fangs and was gorgeous. If you are looking for something historically-correct though, you will be (slightly) disappointed.