I bought this light blue dress specifically for our family beach vacation in Florida and it absolutely exceeded my expectations! The material is incredibly soft and lightweight, making it perfect for the humid evenings by the water. I love the delicate gold leaf pattern, it adds just the right amount of elegance without being too flashy. The empire waist is super flattering and hides my mom tummy beautifully. I wore it barefoot on the sand for our sunset photos and felt so beautiful. I received countless compliments from strangers. Highly recommend!