similar dresses sell for 3x as much and you cannot really tell the difference. i will say that it does shed but you can't tell where it comes from on the dress. the underarm area is also a little uncomfortable but it's a pure sequin dress... what do you expect? overall for the price and quality it is wonderful! i ended up buying one in black and rose gold. i loved it so much i took it with me on my trip to paris and had anniversary pictures taken in it. overall this is a fantastic dress for a special occasion if you are okay with being slightly uncomfortable. 