I love this dress so much I bought two more! I've bought patterned dresss to limit the lines of panties or strapless bras. I've gotten so many compliments on these dresss - they're super easy to dress up or wear plain on a hot day. To wash, I always put all my clothes in a laundry bag to dry. I bought XL, I usually wear 14-16. They fit me well and are not tight.