I like Columbia clothing, particularly for travel because the wicking fabrics work so well, the clothes are so easy to wash and dry, the durability, and no wrinkling. Sometimes, I'm underwhelmed and other times, like when I tried this dress on, I'm very impressed. This dress is a slam-dunk winner. It is a little confusing in terms of what goes where if you pull it from the laundry. However, once you figure it out and put it on, there's a lot to love.It is sewn on one small section on the top so that it does not gape open! When tied, it is comfortable, and it accentuates curves without clinging. The fabric is light. It is an excellent choice for travel to beachy places because it can be a casual daytime dress, swimsuit cover, and with a light jacket or cardigan, appropriate for a nice restaurant.On this dress particularly, I really wish the company did not stick a label on the back. It limits how you can use the dress because it makes it look like sportswear.