This dress was way more than I expected! The material is super soft and not clingy to all the “bad” spots like a lot of dresses I try on. I'm 5'5”, 190 lbs, 34 Waist and the XXL fits PERFECT. And I'm very picky about how clothing fits and looks on my body. The fabric is so soft and feels great against my skin, with a nice swing at the bottom when I walk. I’ve washed it, on cold water, in my front loader, non-agitating washing machine and hung to dry a few times. It washes well! Looks fabulous! I will definitely be ordering more colors to add to my “teacher wardrobe”!!!