The dress can be put on and taken off with a side zipper and one button in the back. The jacket has slits in the cuffs, so you can wear it without feeling constricted. The jacket and skirt are made of a tweed-like material with a subtle glitter. I wore it twice for my child's entrance ceremony. It has been home-cleaned. I will fold it up small for shipping, but it's made of a material that doesn't wrinkle easily, so please don't worry.