Back zip and hook and eye closure.  Split at back center hem.  Waist measures approximately 24" lying flat.  Waist to hem approximately 24".UNFORTUNATELY SHIPPING COSTS ARE EXTREMELY HIGH.  PLEASE UNDERSTAND I HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS.  FURTHER, EBAY TAKES ANOTHER TEN PERCENT OF THE SHIPPING COST FROM MY SALES.  PLEASE KNOWTHAT IF MY SHIPPING WEIGHT, SIZE ETC IS OFF, I WILL REFUND ANY OVERAGES OVER A DOLLAR.