Yes, this isn't as fancy as the other mermaid costumes on the market, but it's very cute and durable. The fabric is comfortable and it is sewn like real clothing. The other costumes are made really poorly and don't look like they would last many washes. Most importantly, the tail on this costume is not too fancy so I don't have to worry about my child tripping. I bought four other mermaid costumes to try and returned the rest. They looked nicer online, with more details, but either were too dangerous or too annoying because the sparkles and sequins kept falling off. This costume is simple, durable, and cute. I would definitely recommend it. It's also nice that your child can wear the two pieces separately. The only suggestion I would make to the manufacturer is to make the waistband adjustable because the skirt was a bit loose for my child. I added two on the sides myself.