This dress can be worn as a lightweight coat as well. Beautiful , pictures do not do it justice!!!! unusual.... It is 52 1/2 inches long, 25-inch sleeves, and 40 pit to pit. Snap closure. collar can be worn open for caped effect or closed for cowl look. The material is imported, but coat/dress was made in the USA. It is pleated all around in a material that does not wrinkle. 2 front pockets and sleeves are pleated/scrunched look. Snap closure on front. In excellent shape! She said she wore it once over an evening gown.