This girdered bubble is below hip length with a centre front zipper that is functional to the chest, and continues around the neckline to the centre back neck. it has a thin leather strip inside to protect the neck. it features stiff girdered shoulders and yoke, and low side openings for the arms. it has side pockets with snap closures and a ribbed waistband. It is slightly padded and fully lined with two internal buttoned pockets. This heavy fluid silk charmeuse has a soft enzyme finish. it is woven in the Como region of Italy known for its heritage of silk production.