I wore this for a recital. I wore it on the day of the recital and during the rehearsal. I bought this new online, but it's not from here. It's made overseas, and the sewing is a little loose in places. There's a flower attached with a safety pin, but it drooped and wasn't very cute, so I glued it on. There are marks from the glue. I recommend that you also glue it on to wear it. (I can provide glue if you'd like!) The bright red dress looked great on stage. I buy a new one every year, so I think it was perfect for wearing just once. (This is just my opinion.) Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing.