Please read my profile before purchasing. I found this dress at Prima attrice a few years ago and fell in love with it. I'm selling it because I no longer wear it, and I'm reluctantly decluttering. I wore it 2-3 times to weddings and after-parties, and it's in great condition. The material is silk, and the lining is 100% polyester, making it soft and comfortable to wear. This elegant black dress with bead embellishments is perfect for special events. As shown in photos 4 and 5, the stole attached to the neck cannot be removed. The style of the dress changes depending on how you use the stole. You can simply let it hang down, and the front beads at the waist have a space where you can thread the stole through for a stylish look. There's a zipper on the left side for easy on and off. Thank you for looking.