I used this authentic vintage dress for a photoshoot (shown on 2 pics here) and then styled it once for a casual day out (video). I think the buttons are supposed to be the back of the dress but I always wore that as the front because I think it looks better lol. It is in really good condition still. The top most button is missing and there is some very slight discoloration under the arms but I never actually noticed it until now. There might be some snags in the lace somewhere but I can't find any, but since it's vintage I am saying that as an "just in case." 14" across waist about 16" pit to pit 36" waist to hem