I wear a size 12-14 in a dress which prompted me to order the large according to the size chart and the reviews.  I could not even get the two sides of the dress to meet.  I returned it and ordered it again in the XL because it was a lovely fabric and print, and figured I should be able to wear a 16-18 for Pete's sake.  I was wrong.  Still could not close the dress.  Back it  goes.