This dress was bought off eBay in great condition and worn once for an in home photoshoot. Dress was hemmed - length from shoulder to hem is 42.5 inches when laying flat. Original, high quality hem was replicated by my seamstress. Waist is about 31 inches laying flat (width of 15.5 inches in the front and back). There is no zipper at the waist, but there is a slight stretch. Thank you for visiting my closet! Please, no lowballs.