I read all reviews before purchasing and I'm surprised that so many say these curtains kept their rooms completely black/dark. Maybe because I purchased the white, instead of a darker color? The curtains look and feel like great quality but they are not blackout at all. I get direct sunlight to my bedroom, and these were at best, only room darkening. As you can see in both photos, sunlight streams right through in two separate windows. Unfortunately I will be returning :( 

Pros: Nice feel and look 
Cons: Do not block sunlight at all