My little girl turned 1 right before Halloween, so I planned to have her wear this costume for both her birthday party and Christmas.  I was pleasantly surprised that I was able to put it through the washing machine covered in cake frosting and it came out looking great.  You never know with cheapo costumes if they will survive a wash.  As far as cheapo costumes go this is of better than average quality.  The skirt is nice and full.  It really was very cute on her and I was pleased.  Don't expect more than a few wearings from it, though.  It's not going to hold up forever.