I do NOT wear dresses or skirts... until now. I just might feel like a girl again. For a woman that's knocking on 60 in a couple years. I simply don't have the body shape. Big behind syndrome. I refuse to wear pantyhose so there you have it. I got this to wear for my sister's wedding. I used to be 5'2" on a good day 20 years ago. Who knows now. Height just isn't something I measure anymore. I expected this to drag on the floor but was pleasantly surprised to find that it barely did. Honestly, a 2 or 3-inch heel would do it but it's an outdoor wedding on a hillside and the ground will likely be damp. If I wore a heel, I'd end up with a broken anke I kid you not. I ordered the 3X knowing it would likely be a little big  and it was. Since I was unsure I didn't want to take the chance on it being too snug. I will definitely order more from this manufacturer, there are so many solids and prints my wish list is loaded! I'll go down to the 2X my normal size. Happy shopping ladies!