Thank you for viewing. I wore this a few times to my child's lessons and washed it each time in my home washing machine on the delicate cycle. For clarity, some photos have had their colors adjusted, but the actual dress is solid black. The sleeves have elastic, making them comfortable, and the ties in the back can be tied into a ribbon. In the fifth photo, the base of the ribbon has a white stain, but it's not visible when worn. This is a used item, so it's not in perfect condition. Please understand that it has been stored at home. Thank you for your understanding.