For the price, this dress is an amazing purchase!!! I needed a dress for a formal event, and after reading all of the awesome reviews I thought I'd give it a chance. It is everything that was promised! It's a beautiful gown, sure to turn heads. I am completely in love with tasteful open back. The only thing that bothers me is the piece of fabric that cuts straight across the neckline, preventing it from being a true v-neck. Unfortunately, I won't have time to get that part altered (as I saw others did in the reviews) so I will be returning, but not because this isn't an awesome dress! There is no "give" in the fabric, so if be prepared for that.