I was able to use this for both the entrance ceremony and Shichi-Go-San (a traditional Japanese festival for children). Afterwards, I had it dry cleaned. It's cute with a fluttering hem. It's an off-white cardigan. I wore it over a dress I have listed for sale. I think it can be used for entrance ceremonies, kindergarten graduation ceremonies, elementary school graduation ceremonies, Shichi-Go-San, weddings, funerals, and other formal occasions. It was dry cleaned, so I think it can be used as is. I will fold it and pack it.