Very nice dress, my daughter usually wears 8-9 year old as she is tall for her age but I bought 10 year old and she has room to grow. I have a feeling it wouldn't last long if I buy a 9 year old. The quality of the fabric is excellent and very soft. Linen and iron required on arrival - not sure if the shiny part of the dress should be ironed. I haven't read the label yet. I assume you just hang it out to dry so it doesn't wrinkle? The label on the dress gave no indication of this.