This is a very pretty dress and well made. I generally wear a size small, so I initially bought the small, although I was afraid it would be too small based on other peoples reviews. I was surprised to find the small was too big. The extra small fit perfectly, though. I am 56 and was around 142lb when I bought/wore the dress. I look forward to wearing it again (post pregnancy, which has no connection to the dress for anyone concerned about buying it now ).