I had been looking for a "traditional" style Christmas dress for my 5 year old daughter for weeks. I could only find sleeveless ones!! Crazy....I will never understand that. Living in NY State.... The dress was PERFECT! It was longsleeved, velvet look top with a full plaid skirt...nice length. She felt like a princess and looked like one too! I haven't washed it yet, but don't expect any trouble.... Usually she only wears her Christmas dress once, maybe twice , if we take her somewhere special...The price couldn't be beat! Very happy.