It’s a gorgeous dress with a side zip. Stretch panel on the back. Please check out the photos. I wore a belt with it once and it pilled a section right below the bust. Dress form is: A size 14/16 Bust: 42 Waist: 33 Hips: 44 ✦ Black midi dress ✦ Square neckline with shoulder pleats v– so regal ✦ Puffed sleeves add body and balance to flowy A-line skirt ✦ Functional lace up front with self-fabric ties – ultimate cleavage control ✦ Breathable natural fibres – keep your cool when all around you are losing theirs ✦ All-over skelet(mythic)al print ✦ Non-stretch fabric ✦ Summer picnics, but make them goth ✦ 100% rayon