Unfortunately Amazon delivered it days later than expected so I wasn't able to wear it to my event. I tried it on just to gauge how the order fit. Im a size 9/10 ordered a L. The material is very stretchy with room to breathe and move. If I keep this dress I will have it taken in more at the waist to accentuate the hourglass shape. Material is quite expensive looking (at least in black). Like many other reviewers, Im preferable to wearing the dress off one or both shoulders. I have large breasts and it did not cowl at the neckline but the dress just looks better off the shoulder. The only thing I was really disappointed about was the height. Im 56 and I prefer my dresses to touch the ground in heels. Wearing 4 inch heels with this dress made it high - that weird look where the shoes are showing. Because this is a sort of flare out dress I think it looks better/more seamless flowing to the ground without the shoe immediately visible. I will have to wear lower heels to achieve this look - and Im not very tall to begin with so I don't think Id recommend for ladies 58+. Ultimately I think I will keep this dress because the black is very classic looking and can be worn at a variety of formal events.