This skirt has such a chemical smell that its unwearable. I washed it twice, and soaked it for 2 hours in water, mild detergent, borax, and washing powder. It still smells awful. Its like a turpentine or paint thinner smell; its hard to describe how strong it is. Theres no way I could wear thispeople around me would smell it instantly, and I have no idea what kind of chemical was used (Im assuming in the dyeing process) and if its toxic. The smell certainly is a toxic smell. So you know, I bought the brown skirt. Maybe the other colors don't have the same dye and don't smell. Id avoid the brown! Im returning this as defective, since its unwearable, and I won't buy another. Its too bad, because it really is a cute skirt. I hope the manufacturer sees this and can remedy the problem with the stinky dye.