Those that say this dress is too big or too hard to put on don't know how to wear a corset dress. This dress is ROCKIN!  After looking at the picture of the tan suede version & owning many corsets, I bought one or two sizes smaller- a small. I wear a M/L or US 10, Im 5,9, 155 lbs. After being fitted for corsets at Fredricks of Hollywood years ago, I learned that corsets look the best if bought smaller for your size. The exposed lacing looks awesome & the fit can be adjusted anyways. All you need to worry about is room for your girls up top & even then, you can adjust.
I wore this to a sexy New Years Party & cut all but the very bottom of the privacy panel out so my ass was still covered. With my current weight and my husband pulling the corset tight to show off my curves but comfortable enough to wear and dance in for hours, the privacy panel still made it all the way across.
As far as getting it on, yes, its hard to get the corset fasteners started in the front and I needed help. But that goes with any corset. Thats just the way they are. Part of the fun of the party was us girls getting ready & helping each other get our corsets fastened and laced!  I also tucked in the strings from the front lacing as the bow looked awkward.
My only complaint is its hot. But the night I wore it, I was dancing up a storm & wearing PU leather over-the-knee boots that might have been hotter than the dress!
I love this dress and bought the tan suede one as well. Felt powerful and sexy as hell! Totally worth it!!!!!!!