A gorgeous dress that I had trouble photographing, so one photo is just the skirt, and then a photo of just the bodice, then I tried to get the whole thing It's a soft knit with a draped bodice. The waist is elasticized and the fabric has good stretch It would help to be tall or have high heels I've worn it twice and washed it twice 26" underarm ptp unstretched 20" waist unstretched 58" long 95% rayon, 5% spandex Tag says Hand Wash cold/Line dry, but I have to say I've washed it twice, in a lingerie bag and dryer low, then hung it at the waist over a padded hanger to finish drying. The care is to protect the rayon. 877