I love this dress! I was worried about the fabric clinging to the wrong areas because of my size (US size 22) but it fit perfectly in every way and is so sexy! Im 55 and it hits me right at the knee - which I love because of my larger thighs, but some may find that length too old-fashioned since many dresses are shorter now. My new favorite little black dress! Wash inside out with like colors in a delicate cycle, line dry, and you should be fine - but if you're worried, hand wash is perfectly fine.