this is a high-end black dress that can be worn 3 ways due to the ties that are at neckline, the drape on the dress is just so good. You can tie as shown or do a necktie or a bow. I am sure you can think of more ways. the dress has shoulders pads and a back zipper. it is a size 10 but the material has give . it is a polyester blend the bust is 42in waist 42, hips are 44in and the length is 39in. as always thank you for looking