It is a pretty dress.  Was too big for me, but i can be either 16 or 18.  Went by size chart and thought 18 was best.  I should have gotten the 16.  What i did not like was it was rather stiff, not flowy.  It is cotton (i think) and not a looser material that sways.  I did not send it back and exchange since i wanted it for an event that was coming up quickly.  So i can't answer if the 16 would in fact be correct.  I gave it away as it really was a good price.