I have a 32 inch waist, size 10 pants 52 and 160 lbs with an average symmetrical body shape and I ordered the size 16. I could have ordered a size smaller and it still would have fit very comfortably but I wanted to be safe, and since I was using the ribbon to cinch the waist anyways, I didn't care too much If it was a tad loose :) it is not so loose that it falls off though- no one can tell its slightly loose but me. the waist is very stretchy so I wouldnt worry terribly about size but definitely order a couple sizes up if you want to avoid muffin top. I think if I ordered a size 12 I could have still worn it but I try to avoid muffin top! Color was just slightly darker than the picture. I ordered the red and it was a slight darker red but not a huge difference. Steaming the skirt before wearing is recommended as it gets stiff and wrinkled in the packaging. Overall Im very happy with the skirt and Ill be wearing it for my engagement pictures! Oh also Im 52 and the skirt hits me exactly below the knee so my entire calf still shows when I wear it at my natural waist which was perfect  The ribbon that comes
With it is about 3 inches wide so Ill be getting another one thats 5 or 6 inches because I want a wider ribbon to create a more distinct cinched waist for me.