This long sleeved gown is wonderfully versatile, with a detachable skirt for an easy transition from a formal day time full dress to a sleeker evening look.  The satin sweetheart necked bodice is covered with an intricate lace fabric which is bateau necked and covers the sleeves, extending down to the wrists, where there is a buttoned detail. The dress is V backed and there is a central covered zip overlaid by 17 covered buttons. The core dress is a floor length sheath style with a 12\" slit at the back. The full netted skirt is attached cleverly under a row of satin flowers at hip height and encloses the back and the sides of the dress. If only the sheath style dress were required the satin flowers could easily be snipped off.  Small amount of stitching has come undone at the base of the zip, but not noticeable when the dress is zipped up. There are some marks on the front and around the hem of the overskirt. There are no formal cleaning instructions but it is likely these can be removed with either dry cleaning or spot cleaning.   The length of the dress from shoulder to floor is 62\". Sleeve length 26\", Hips 34\", Skirt 48\".