I purchased a number of dresses from various retailers to find the right one to wear to a wedding in HI. This one wowed me because of the vibrant color and the style, which, among other things, emphasizes the waist - something I really need to not look “boxy”. Totally fell in love with this dress as the fit was right, the color looked good on me, the wider shoulder straps distracted from my thicker upper chest area, and the length was perfect. Love the tassels as well. Other dresses got returned...