Beautiful and elegant dress, worn once to a wedding. Designed to be fitted throughout. Back smocking, adjustable straps, straight neckline, back slit. back zipper. This is a lightweight linen fabric - 100% linen. I tend to wear a 10-12 and found the cut generous. With the back slit, I had no difficulty walking or sitting. The back has elastic smocking to the waist, so there is some give. Measurements - Top 18", Waist approx 15 7/8, Hip 21", Length from neckline 50 1/4", Length from waist 40"