I want to love this, But, I did as suggested, and bought a size up, well, that made it too big, but no big deal, I just tighed the " corset" type back a little tighter. I wore it not even an hour before the zipper broke. So I'd have to pay almost more than what the dress actually cost me to have it fixed.. But, since it was so big, ( and because I know how to sew) I was able to just sew the zipper closed.  It is a beautiful dress, just not made very well.