I wore this twice, for a wedding and Shichi-Go-San (a traditional Japanese festival for children). I purchased it from Rakuten's Petit Closet for about 4500 yen. The color is a muted pink, and the second photo is the closest to the actual color! The color looks quite muted in the third photo and later, but the actual item is the color of the second photo. There are no noticeable scratches or stains, but please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to used items, as it has been worn by a child. How about it for recitals or special occasions? I will fold it compactly for shipping. Tulle Dress Lace