The product design team did such a good job with this doll - it is so much more than what I was even expecting and my kiddo loves it. The dress part goes down easily with a tap on her seashell necklace making iy into a fin. It easily glides back up to be a dress again for a really seamless transition. The material and color is beautiful and it dries quickly. I was also really surprised that her hair style stays intact even after getting wet. Needless to say, this Ariel doll is my daughter's first pick of toys to play with and she takes her everywhere!