Let me start by saying these sheets are STUNNING. The vintage peony floral print is even prettier in person – it's like sleeping in a French countryside painting. The crisp percale weave gives them that luxurious 'hotel sheet' feel, though fair warning: they arrive with a bit of stiffness that had me side-eyeing them at first.

Here's the real tea: night one was... educational. That initial crispness? Yeah, it borders on scratchy. But after two washes (warm water, gentle cycle like the label insists), they transformed. Now they have this lovely broken-in crispness – think starched linen shirt versus sandpaper. Pro tip: iron them while slightly damp if you're impatient like me.

The deep pockets are DEEP – my 16-inch mattress finally met its match. The all-around elastic actually works (no more midnight sheet wrestling matches!), and those piping edges make bed-making idiot-proof. Though heads up queens: multiple reviewers mentioned slight fitting issues with queen sizes.

Hot sleepers rejoice! The breathability is next-level. I stopped waking up in a sweat pool, though my partner complains they're 'too cool' (sorry babe, that's a feature). The envelope pillowcases? Genius design – my pillows haven't escaped once.

At $70+, they're an investment that pays off in durability (no pilling after 3 months!) but don't expect buttery-soft microfiber vibes. These are proper cotton sheets with character that improves with age – much like good denim or cast iron skillets.