I'm not going to be one of these I had to order a size up because the dresses run small. I'm fat, period. Being fat doesnt mean I want to look like a burlaped fat ass troll though. For some odd reason people who make clothes have decided fat ass*s like myself look slimmer in dark clothes...hence a lot of black dresses or dresses w huge migraine inspiring designs/patterns on dresses. When I saw this red polka dot dress...I was thrilled! I wanted one that was not black & white and I found this through Lindy Bop/Amazon!!! Shipped quicker than expected and it fits!!! This is my going out for my BD dress!!! Very PLEASED AND HAPPY W DRESS & DEFINATELY RECOMMEND LINDY BOP!!!