This dress is very flattering. I am 5 ft 5 in and I weigh 210 lb I have a small chest size (36a) with a large ribcage area and large rump and thighs.  I often have people ask me when I am due and my last child is born 18 years ago just to give you an idea of my body size. This evening when I wear this dress nobody asked me when I was do I had multiple people strangers included that said they love the dress and I look very nice period for the first time in a long time I felt pretty and I was comfortable.  I did wear it with the thin belt it came with and also with a small black lace shrug that I purchased from Macy's.