Bought this for the Marine Ball to go with my husbands' kilt. I am usually a size 18 but after reading reviews, I went with size 16, and still was roomy. It really showed off my curves in the right spots. Sometimes being a little larger then most women, I feel like I look like I am wearing a tent compared to some wearing the same exact outfit. But it turned out that there was another lady at the affair that was skinnier then me, but I totally trumped her with my lady curves in this dress. Very classy, elegant and made well. I hope to wear this dress again some day.