Difficult to show how stunning this dress is. My color is a little off but if you look in the mirror you will see a truer black. The dress has a pretty pattern on it and it’s a soft velvet feel. To check out the pattern see the 3rd picture. No zippers. This is a pullover dress with a lot of flexibility in the fabric. It drapes so nicely. Also a great elegant dress to travel with. It doesn’t get wrinkled. Please contact me with any questions.