If you are a fan like I am (class of '94) you'll love dressing your little girl in this pretty dress. The dress is imperial broadcloth (65% polyester, 35% mercerized combed cotton). This is my favorite fabric because it feels nice, drapes pretty, and doesn't wrinkle easily. Great if you're in and out of a car seat. The dress opens on the left shoulder and has coordinating bows at the closure. I use a European hem length, so the dress will be longer than most things you buy in the store here. It's easy to hem it further, so you should get a couple of years wear out of the dress. This garment is machine washable and dryable. You may iron it if you need to, but the Imperial Broadcloth is permanent press. Do not iron the smocked area. Nearly everything on my website is made-to-order. Please allow 4-6 weeks to produce and ship your garment. Machine was cold on gentle cycle. Tumble dry low or hang to dry. Iron if necessary, but do NOT iron the smocked area.