It's soft, easy, and wash/wearable. My mother has back pain, and it is difficult for her to raise her arms above her head to dress.
The dress has functional buttons and it's stretchy enough to allow her to dress without pain, and the neckline is not distended nor the seams puckered/pulled after putting it on head first, then pulling each arm through at/below shoulder level.
It is a delightful length for her too. It's dressy without being too pretentious, and can be dressed up or down with some simple accessories.