Worn one time to a holiday party & received so many compliments! Dress is surprisingly cozy (perfect for fall/winter) and there is some stretch so it's comfy, too. Color is a wine/berry, velvet-y fabric covered in sequins. The dress is lined, so sequins did not irritate my skin at all (a must for me!). It's fairly lowcut, so you may need to wear something underneath or alter to your liking.