Being apprehensive about the varied reviews on the fit, I decided to order the large even though my actual size of wear is a medium. The large fits very comfortable without being too big just needed a tad bit taking in at the bust area. Now I wish that I had ordered the medium and I'm guessing that it would have been a perfect fit. All in all I love this dress, hangs nicely even without a petticoat. I am definitely going to order from this maker again, but purchase a medium size. I steamed the wrinkles out the dress, which was very quick and easy to do. The dress was packaged very well.