The under arm to under arm is 18 inches across the front and the waist is 12 inches across the front but stretches to 17 inches across the front. The link is 44 inches. This dress reminds me of some thing Shirley MacLaine would’ve worn in terms of endearment. There is a little bit of discoloring on some parts of the trust but I do believe should come out with a cleaning. I just didn’t want to wash it in case anybody has allergies. Totally makes me think of Diana Ross’s dress in The Wiz