Description: black velvet gives this shirt dress a clean, dressed-up line. The lapel collar and button front keep the shape sharp, long sleeves with buttoned cuffs add coverage, and the a-line skirt opens into a mini hem that stays easy to wear.Some details: black velvet finish: black velvet absorbs light and reflects it softly along the pile, so the dress looks polished without any shine or pattern. Shirt-style collar: a pointed lapel collar and a full button placket keep the bodice looking tailored, which makes the velvet easy to wear by day. A-line mini length: the skirt leaves the waist in a soft a-line and stops short of the knee, giving the dress room to move while keeping the line lean. Buttoned cuffs: long sleeves finish in buttoned cuffs, so the arms look neat over dinner or at a party while the velvet stays relaxed. Material: the fabric is 95% polyester and 5% elastane velvet. Polyester gives the deep black pile and its soft hand, and the elastane adds a light stretch that helps the dress keep a smooth line through the waist and skirt.Care instructions: machine wash, following the care label inside the dress, and use that label for anything beyond a regular machine wash. Washed as directed, the black velvet keeps its even, deep surface.