All the reviews said it was small so I ordered a Large size.  I normally wear a size small if its a loose fit cut or medium if its a slim fit cut (I'm somewhere between a 4 and a 6).  Ordered a size large and I think I should have ordered the medium. Putting it in the dryer in hopes it will shrink a bit!  Also there seems to be a cinch for the waist but it's sewn in.  There's no opening for the rope to come out so I guess I'll just need to put a slit. There are no little cinch locks tho so will need to add that myself too. Ordered from overseas so can't return item.  Its good that problems the item has can be solved.  If it doesn't shrink then it'll be a bit big but that's ok.  Style wise its super cute.  The comment about the lint factor tho is true. Product is unlined and is fleecey white inside.