So far I own 2 cowcow dresses. I love the prints! I am 5'2" and 200lbs I have curves that I do not mind showing off. I ordered a green in a 3XL and a purple in XXL. The green, does this gap thing up near my boobs. So I tried the size down. The purple is stretched tighter through my bust. I feel the larger size needs a belt for the look I want. Overall I love them both and will buy them again. That being said, if you do go smaller make sure it is I. A print you don't mind stretching in if if might be tight. And the little material balls that you get on well worn stuff, came after only one washing and it was near the bottom in front. It wasn't even on a place that was getting rubbed by a belt, arm or butt.