this is the perfect thing to wear under retro dresses. it came nicely packaged and poofed up straight away. My only complaint is that it was inches too big - I'm a jeans size 18/20. The waist is really stretchy - that being said, this thing was actually hanging loosly a few inches off of my waist (never thought I'd see that happen!) This really surprised me because a Grace Karen dress ordered in the same size was actually small enough on me that I decided to return it rather than risk popping a seam. I'm returning this one and have ordered the size 2x - in brick and mortar shops I am NEVER a 3x. Usually I'm a 1x size 18/20, in stores that cater to full figured women (like Torrid and Maurice's) I'm usually the size "1" or "2". For reference my body shape is hourglass, being somewhat more plump in the derrier and also having the dreaded mom-pouch. If you have that similar style body I'd suggest one of these petticoats along with one of the many lovely retro-dresses that are can be found on Amazon.