The fabric is different in a good way. The brushed finish gives it a really soft feel like bamboo. I love the 3/4 length sleeve as it nicely covers the upper part of my arm but without the end of the sleeve getting in my way. I love the length which sits about mid-calf on me, and I love a dress with pockets! If I had any gripe the pockets feel a little high, I am used to wearing pants a lot where they sit lower and I keep fumbling to find the pockets in the dress. Will likely buy more in different colours/patterns should they come up in offerings I like.