This beautiful dress is made from a fine wool, it snaps down the front bodice, hooks at the waist and has hooks down the side of the skirt. It has small buttons sewn over the snaps down the bodice, and down one side of the skirt. It has a pleated cummerbund around the waist, the front bodice is pleated,the back skirt and bodice is gathered. The front skirt where the buttons are has pleats below the buttons, the sleeves also are trimmed with buttons. It’s in amazing condition,you can put it on and go to tea. It measures 43 inches around the bust due to the pleats in front, waist is 26 1/2 inches, across the back shoulder is 13 5/6 and is 53 inches long. Excellent Please ask any questions prior to bidding. Thank you for looking at my auctions. Approval for returns must be received within 3 days, as is items are not refundable. I want my customers to be happy with their purchase so please notify me if there is a problem. Thank you so much for your cooperation. I so appreciate your business. I’ve done my best to represent colors accurately, but the color on the computer monitors can vary, if I know the color is off I will describe the color to you, as in the case of many reds and purples. The measurements are approximate, I do my best to measure accurately, but placement of the measuring tape tape can be subjective. I have done my best to accurately describe this item as honestly and completely as possible, most of my items are used clothing and something may slip by, please try to understand this. Please decide if you want to place a bid on the items as described, AS IS items are usually not wearable unless I state it is and are not returnable. I allow returns minus shipping charges, please let me know within 3 days if you intend to return an item.