An absolutely stunning, dramatic, rare, unusual find …. Handmade couture —- vintage from the 90s/Y2K era but made to be Victorian Couture Bustle - aka “dress improver “ Materials seems like a raw silk to me — and the grey portion is a steamy iridescent glow Looks suitable for a museum or amazing enough to wear to the Met Gala 🥰!! This can be added to another dress or even pants for a show stopping look!! Wear the a verrrrry fancy event or wear as a seriously amazing Halloween costume to win the contest 😁 NO ONE else will have this … From the wardrobe department of Alabama Shakespeare Festival — hooks around the waist with a hook and eye … could be moved or adjust to fit several sizes (currently fits the mannequin perfectly as a Sz S… I also suggest adding you own amazing statement belt to go over the waistline HEAVY with material Beautiful condition- small part of hem out but is there is anything else it’s hiding from me - pics serve as part of description