I ordered this to go under a satin-type fabric costume dress and was not happy with it.  The two hoops were visible, so I ended up getting a tulle/crinoline skirt to go over the hoop. Also, even at its largest setting it didn't pouf the skirt out very much.  I will keep it to use for different costumes but I won't be able to use it for dresses that need a large skirt.  As for fit--it was comfortable and fit my 5'7" overweight frame very well.  I imagine that for someone shorter it might have to be hemmed, rolled or altered.