This dress is made of silk, making it very light and flowy. The front is cut from under the bust, and the back is cut from above the waist. The part below the cut is made with bias-cut fabric, creating a narrow flare, which gives the dress a different nuance. I wore it once to a wedding. Color: Black Material: 50% Silk 30% Triacetate 20% Polyester Lining: Polyester Length: 105cm Shoulder width: 35cm Pit to pit: 43cm Waist: 35cm Hips: 47cm Hem width: 72cm Please comment before purchasing. Please consider this item as a used item and stored at home. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things.