This dress is comfortable and looks professional. I am pear shaped and usually wear a 2 or a 4, and the 5/6 fits me well. The belt WILL break on you. I read the reviews before I put on the dress, so when I was trying it on, I was being extra careful with the belt. My 1-year-old son walked up to me and gave a slight tug on the belt, and *SNAP* it broke. I already had another belt that works just fine, so no biggie.