I wore this to a Xmas party and got lots of compliments. It's really lovely. If you have an hour-glass figure it will REALLY pronounce it. I have big breasts (36 DD) and this dress them look even larger, so prepare for attention! I'm in between a 12 and 14 and I ordered a large but returned it. It was just a bit too form fitting. The XL fits great. If you are on the fence about a size, go large. It'll still fit :)