I recently threw a retro cocktail party. The other dressed I ordered was a little too pinup. I took the stitch out of the bust because it was a bit awkward. Then it was a little too wide unless I pulled it down. It hit just below the knee, zipped perfectly, and flattered my thick waist. Disclaimer: I'm 5 feet tall and size 10 with a very short torso. Take the length with a grain of salt.