it seems welll made, and it's machine-washable. I didn't wash it in the machine just in case, but if i was to do that, i'd put it in a garment bag just in case. would order it again.
*update* it's 2015 now (bought this in 2013) and this dress is still holding up!!! no tears, no nothing! I wash it in the washing machine even (front loader). Amazing quality. All of our other princess dresses tear up after a month or so, but not this one!!! I'll buy another one, if they have larger size.