I followed the size chart and maybe its just my body type but this was the worst thing I ever put on me! Don't get me wrong, the fabric is nice and its well made, which is why I gave it the 3 stars. . . its a very fitted dress and will show and magnify all larger areas of the body! I am 5'5" 140lbs with a pear shape and I looked worse than a stuffed sausage!!! I normally post photos, with this dress I couldn't get myself to do it! Sorry!