This dress is very, very cute. The fabric feels like a cross between a strong cotton and polyester, and the cut seems to be designed more for curvy women. This isn't saying it wouldnt be attractive on straight-figured or slender women, because it definitely would - you just may need to see a tailor.

Considering this was an Eastern company, I consulted the size chart and went up one size just to be safe. I should have stuck with my normal size - the upper portion was a little too roomy. I didn't have time to exchange it before I planned to wear it, but l, the cut of the chest area made it easy to fill out with a cleavage-enhancing bra (you don't get so lucky on other tops).

This dress is well-made and affordable, so I will have no qualms taking it to a tailor.

I did wear a petticoat with it, but the dress looks fabulous with or without a petticoat.

My only beef with this dress was zipper placement - its under one of the armpits and only opens the waist a few inches. You have to slide it on and off like a t-shirt.....which is unfortunate if you wear it all night at a drunken summer wedding reception and you're sweating like you just ate too much beef jerky.

Otherwise, its a scene-stealer dress and youll definitely get lots of attention.