Hand-made Vintage Retro Dress

Hand-made shirt dress When I got this dress, I switched out the buttons for these rhinestone vintage buttons which I think was a lovely choice. This dress is really pretty. I wore it to several swing dances. Then one day, my waist said "NO MORE! You can no longer wear this dress!" I have been sad ever since. As you can see, I, as well as the previous owner, tested the thread strength of the waist stitching. There are a few areas where you can see it has been repaired. Otherwise, the dress is in great condition. I think the fabric is some sort of acetate, there are no tags.