This beautiful dress is in wearable condition. The black fabric appears to be sheer chiffon with red piping around the neckline with a snap closure on the shoulder, and red trim on the wrists as well as hemline. There is a faux front vest attached with a single stitch and 19 buttons down the front. Each sleeve has an ornate red applique sewn on. Approx measures are 34" bust, 33" drop waist, sleeve length 23" and overall length of 38".