I am a size 14 an I ordererd an xl. The skirt is full and the waist was wide so a Large in this particular skirt would have fit me better. The skirt has several layers, is long, light and flowy. The belt is a nice bonus as you care wear it different ways. The material is of decent quality and not cheap looking. I purhased to wear for nights out however once I tried it on I felt AND looked as if I was in a wedding and it did not have a casual or nighttime look no matter how I styled it. Perfect for wedding or formal though.