Jill Stuart Silky Maxi Dress

NWT Lovely dress for party or high casual invitations. Flowy, feminine and fancy. Bow decoration on front bodice with decorative ruching. Back invisible zipper. The top definitely fits the bust in a defining manner, as is evident by the cut and style of the upper bodice. This dress is intended to fit the body gracefully BUT not to fit it really tight - it's NOT the right fabric for that. The seam line below the bust sits a little higher than the natural waistline. It sort of floats above the waistline to allow the dress to "hang," that is, to drape the body without grabbing it in the midrift. This is why the measurement at that point is about 33 inches instead of the size chart waist measurement of 31" Measurements in inches: Bust 37" Waist - per description above Back length from top at zipper to hem: 43.25" 100% Polyester (see picture for tag info)