This dress was a perfect fit for me. I looked at their size chart and the 18 matched my measurements. On a hanger its not a good looking dress. But it really looks great while wearing. Its a light weight fabric so it can work year round. The tummy panel is not tight. Its comfortable and you won't know its there. I seldom wear dresses. If I did there would be more Rekucci dresses in my closet. I am 55 and this dress hit me at the top of my knees, but not above them.