I was skeptical about buying this dress because I think I like the IDEA of dresses more than I actually like wearing dresses, but this dress is actually amazing. I have noticed this year that I have literally nothing nice to wear to anything formal, so I've been keeping an eye out and I think this is really perfect! It's definitely something that can look casual, but could easily look really nice as well. It's slinky but still substantial, with the perfect slit. I thought it might look a bit matronly, but with the tie especially it accentuates my waist and has a great shape. The length is kind of a nice midi. I look incredibly Amish in anything maxi, and shorter dresses are too annoying to wear so this is perfect.