To wear this dress, simply put it on and tie the self - tie belt around your waist to get that flattering a - line shape. You can wear it for a casual day out with flats and a tote, or dress it up a bit for a semi - formal event. When it comes to maintenance, machine wash it in cold water with like colors. Avoid using bleach as it might damage the ochre - yellow color. Hang it to dry to keep its shape. Also, don't iron it on high heat; a low - heat setting will work just fine.