the chest is 26 inches around.from the top of the shoulder to the hem of the skirt is 20 inches. This might be an empire style dress because it is 14 inches from the center of the solid stripe to the hem of the skirt. There used to be an imitation flower on the button but it was destroyed at the first wearing. The fabric is 100 % polyester and has that acetate ribbon feel. The skirt is also lined with a white polyester fabric and a bit of gauze that makes the skirt poof out fuller