Belted with front  silver embellished buttons

Back zippered closure

Front slit--measures 28 inches from the bottom

Underarm to underarm measures 18.5 inches across

Underarm to bottom of dress measures 50 inches

Back of collar to bottom of dress measures 59 inches

No fabric tag noted--black velvet on outside--I believe the inside is 100% polyester --on the lining.

Totally Gorgeous Dress-- bought from an estate--dress has not been professionally cleaned--spot may/may not come out.

AS IS