I bought this dress last fall and wore it once in a wedding. It has been washed once since & hanging in my closet. The v has been stitched but the stitching can be easily removed (see photo). Some of the elastic in the waist needs to be straightened back out. Has pockets! Measures about 56 inches too top to bottom, waist is elastic and about 17 inches, bust is about 18 inches.