Don't get scared by negative reviews. This is a lovely set. The blue is a gorgeous soft shade, and the fabric isn't as thin as other reviews would have you believe. The thickness of the duvet would be the same as any 300-thread count cotton sheet in white, and I thought it had a lovely weight. I have attached photos of what it looked like right out of the package with no-ironing. Just hand smoothing. They were taken with an iphone, so I apologize for any issues with clarity. The duvet cover and shams went on like a dream. I love that the button closure for the duvet is actually hidden on the inside back of the duvet, and not simply at the bottom seam. It is terrible when you walk into a room and see bulging buttons on a duvet cover at the foot of the bed. This is a sharp and brilliantly executed solution. I will say that the only negative is that there are no ties on the inside to keep the duvet from shifting. I'll have to add these myself. All in all, I think that for the price, this duvet is an amazing bargain. It looks much more expensive, and has a soft feel and a beautiful weight to it. Wonderful for layering. Again, I bought the blue, so I can't speak for the other colors, but I wouldn't think twice about ordering this again, it has far and above exceeded my expectations.