I am very picky about materials. I prefer soft materials, and this dress is wonderfully soft! It is a little thick, so it does help with hiding bumps/lumps. The pattern is beautiful, too. I am 7 months pregnant, and I think it will look great post partum too. I like that I can adjust the wrap over my chest too be more conservative for work and then adjust it to show more for a night out. For reference, I am 5'4", 220 pounds, and I bought the XXL. It fits pretty well except for the arms and back. It's just a little tight, but I'm hoping that the dress will stretch out a little. Other than that, it's perfect!