Love the background colour of the Paraty kaftan. It's a deep petrol blue. Perfect to offset the pattern, whose colours pop, on sleeves and lower dress. The pattern on the sleeves is perfectly aligned on both cuffs to mid-arm, which would take skill, and makes the garment look well-crafted. The V slit is a little higher, but protects the decolletage from sun. I found my dress sat stylishly on the shoulders, upper body and at the Nehru collared neckline. Pintucking gives it shape. An easy-to-wear garment, and light to pack for travel. Really love this dress!!!