Let me tell you, this dress exceeded all of my expectations! As a curvier woman, I struggle to find flowy dresses that do not look like giant potato sacks, but the cut on this is wonderfully flattering. The structured collar adds just enough shape to the neckline, while the gathered waist sits comfortably without pinching. I wore it out to a nice coastal dinner with wedges and statement earrings, and then threw it over my swimsuit the very next morning. The fabric is durable, completely opaque so you do not need a slip, and the pockets are life changing.