Very pretty...the stripes are a high low soft sheen of the same color which makes it more expensive looking for the price which is low. I selected aqua to match the bamboo sheets I purchased at Wayfair. Its a true aquamarine.!The queen size fits as it should for a 14inch from a top of a standard size box spring! I will confess I ironed my dust ruffle... because I am a perfectionist!! It turned out beautiful