Black pencil skirt, fully functional front 2-way zipper with ruffle detail. Photo of fully zipped is just to show the zipper works, but it is a fun and flirty skirt to show some thigh. Lay flat waist measures 14". Slight stretch due to spandex /elasterell, although probably no more than an inch in the waist. This skirt holds its shape, and returns to form - quality materials. non-smoking home, no pets The ruffles are not perfectly symmetrical, appears to be by design after seeing other listings.