These types of sashes are generally listed for use by bridesmaids at weddings, but honestly, they can be worn with different attire and on almost any occasion. My wife and our 7yo daughter use this one, and others like it, as belts for dresses and tunics. If you don't have a perfect figure or the dresses you wear are plain or hang a little limply adding one of these sashes as a belt really brightens up your look and helps add a little shape above the hips. I don't think these are a good fit for office wear necessarily but we enjoy them for church, special events (including weddings) and for dress up days at school. Right out of the package they may be flattened but you can fluff them up with a little steam and shape them better using your fingers.