It showed your cleavage, so I just gathered it on top and sewed a notch in the middle and it fits like a glove. The material does stretch a little and the shape gives you the illusion of a waist. I just had a baby and it concealed my belly enough to give me a more flattering shape. The sleeves are a good length to hide my fat upper arms too. A great dress for anyone who wants to look and feel more girly and give an hourglass shape.