We use these dishes for everyday dishes, but laid out with the salad plates, can make a nice more formal presentation. The design on one of the dishes was faded. Corelle quickly replaced it. I like that these dishes stack "smaller" in the cabinet and that they fit nicely in the dishwasher. I specifically purchased Corelle because I don't want to worry about chipping and breaking. We have not had the "drop-the-plate" experience yet to know if they will hold up, but there is a warranty.