I felt like this dress was made for me. The color is a thrilling royal blue that looked amazing against my skin. The upper ruching under the breast and the A line flare creates the perfect silohuette. I looked twenty pounds lighter and felt beautiful. I was skeptical about having ruching on the arms, but what a great touch. I originally purchased this dress to have something to wear to go to dinner or something not too formal. The color, the sheen of the material, and the cut of the dress makes it amenable to much more formal occassions. I added some bling accessories and wore this dress to a formal gala. I got compliments all night.