At first I received the wrong color, contacted Great Offer Stock, and they promptly shipped the replacement which I received in less than a week. The black and brown looks just like the picture, the "brown" is more of a tan which is a nice contrast with the black. The fabric is soft and silky (polyester). I washed the dress by hand in cold water and it did not shrink at all, and the dress dried completely wrinkle free. The dress hangs loose like a shift but does not look bulky because of the thin fabric. It would be great for travel and good to wear in the fall, but it would probably not be warm enough to wear in winter. I like it so much that I have ordered the fuschia.