"So I rcvd this dress as a "gift" from a friend who knew i was coveting it...hard core!!!...I rcvd it from her brand new w/tags... NEVER WORN...The 1st time I wore it(prob an hr or so after I put it on)t the lace on top ripped at the seam...no prob I repaired it...un42nately after I washed a hole was ripped in the middle of the lace in a part I couldn't sew up...Since there aren't ne other reviews I do not kno if this is normal 4 this dress or if I got a beat dress...the lace doesn't appear cheap and it is a pretty good weight which leads me to believe it was just my piece...Regardless I love it so much that if I can't make it work with a patch or applique I may just buy another...Other than that I would def give it 5 stars!!"