Great dress! I'm 5' 6", about 175 lbs. I ordered the 2XL - it's stretchy enough that I probably could have ordered a size down, but I was really comfortable in the size I got. I wore this dress to a "second-chance" prom that my husband and I went to and one young woman told me it was her favorite dress! The skirt is super twirly and the cut allowed me to dance without a problem, raise my hands and everything. I was worried that the boat neck would show my bra straps, but I was covered all night. I'm 5' 6" and the dress fell past my knees - below my knees, but above mid-calf. The fabric is very nice, a pleasing weight, doesn't feel or look cheap at all. The skirt hangs beautifully and there's plenty of room underneath for a fun underskirt; I made a poofy tulle underskirt to match the vest and tie of my husband's tux. The best part was that the dress just sat really nicely, I danced for hours (and sat out a few, lol) and didn't have to tug or adjust it once.

The only thing I didn't love were the sleeves - I don't typically go for cap sleeves because they expose too much. I just wore a little crop T underneath and that worked.

The seams look and feel well-sewn, I feel fairly confident that the dress will last. I also think it will be great for several occasions. I've never had one of those indispensable "little black dresses," but this may be one of those!