I order this to wear as a pool dress for my bachelorette party. I also ended up wearing it for my rehearsal (not the rehearsal dinner; just the actual rehearsal at the venue, which was a very casual \" just be comfortable\" because it was a hot summer afternoon type of event). The fabric is soft and the dress is very comfortable. I think it's perfect for a pool dress, but you could dress it up a little bit with a jacket, etc.