Absolutely as gorgeous as you think it is. Perfect for that summer wedding or event. non-stop compliments on the dress and it’s comfortable to wear all night. The red design is velvet and the purple is silk Description from product site: Cut with precision to skim your silhouette, and with a keyhole back and dropped cowl neckline from semi-sheer devoré, she flatters and flirts wherever she goes. The Athena dress has been cut on the bias, a technique which allows fabric to mould to the body