I wanted to love this dress! I tried to love this dress! I first ordered a Large since I usually wear a size 12 in dresses, it seemed a bit snug around the belly so I returned it and ordered an XL. SO AWKWARD! It turns out it wasn't that the L didn't fit, its just designed super awkwardly. The waist/belly/hip area has these strips of lace, I guess youd call it, and it totally accentuates that problem area. Unless you are super thin and no belly Id save your money. Now I have to get yet another dress.