.. This dress certainly has the "new wave" early 80s Italian look. It is so striking with the wild print, dropped shoulders, big chest pockets and wide tie belt. It is beautiful silk, only the best quality as you would expect from Gucci. It appears to be a shirt under the sleeveless dress, but it is actually all one piece. There are little slits up both sides. The buttons are beautiful dark mother of pearl. It is quite a wonderful dress.