The fall of the hem, the fit through the bodice, the movement of the silhouette during walking, and the weight and drape of the fabric are all qualities that cannot be fully evaluated from a photograph
Geri Halliwell: Singing Happy Birthday to Prince Charles
As far as cleaning it, I put it in the washer, then dryer for 10 minutes only, and air-dried after (the smocked bodice will take a while to dry as its thick)
No wonder it has so many fans
Monroe told the event planners that she would dress discreetly, she rehearsed in casual clothes, changing into the dress just prior to the performance and wearing a white fur coat over the top of the dress until she was on stage, which prevented anybody getting a clear look at what she was really wearing a sheer body-hugging dress without any lining, and heels