I'd been looking for bedding, but my husband thought everything I picked was too "girly".  This one is not girly; instead, it's nuetral and almost too plain, but it looks much better than the plain white one it replaced.  The pillows defintely give it a much nicer and complete look.  My only complain thus far is that after washing for the first time, some of the threading in the detail came undone.   Although it's not too noticeable right now, I'm afarid after future washes it will be.  Also, the skirt fell apart after the wash, but that's ok because I was not planning to use it.  I would recommend air drying when and if possible.