Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I left the same review for the solid-colored dress because it was so great I got both!!! The fit is forgiving yet flattering. It is the dress where people will ask if you've lost weight or got a new hairstyle. I was wary of the fabric being polyester but it is actually quite luxurious and comfortable - a close second to silk. I got the blue one, and the picture makes it look like there is some brown, but actually that color more of a gray. The only downside is that the belt looks cheap and plasticky, not as shown in the picture. So I got a different belt to use instead.