I purchases 3 of these dresses as bridesmaids dresses. I was planning a destination wedding and my bridesmaids were coming from all over the country (1 from Germany) so we didn't have the opportunity to dress shop. I was a little scared because they were so inexpensive but the were great and looked good on everyone! Due do other reviews I read I went up a size on everyones dress and this worked out well. So I would say they do run a little small. All the girls had to have them taken up also but what formal dress doesn't require some alterations. In the end I was very happy with the way these dresses turned out and everyone looked great!