I bought this dress with the intention for a one time wear for a funeral because the deceased wanted us to wear maroon rather than black. It is a very pretty dress and I can wear it other places too if I choose, but I ended up buying way too big. So it is baggy and goes past my knees. Least I can mess with it to make it fit better, but just make sure you really pay attention to your size if you are buying this for everyday wear. It's a really pretty dress, sizing aside, and I do recommend it! I See full review