I got this for a Great Gatsby theme party, and it was perfect. I was wary to buy it, though, because of the manufacturer's measurements. I emailed them and asked the measurements for the hips (because none were given), and they responded very quickly with 36 in. That's 2 in smaller than my hips; I'm normally a size 6-8, which is usually a pretty solid Medium. But I bought it anyway because the material has some stretch to it, and maybe it wouldn't look terrible. When I got it, it fit perfectly without hugging my butt or really stretching at all. I never measured the dress myself, but it's not quite as small as it sounds or as the measurements given. So if you are someone who wants a touch of 1920s flapper, but you still want a dress you can wear after Halloween, and you're a (true) size 8 or smaller, this dress will work for you; in fact, if you're much smaller, you might think it's too big. I am also 5'6 with a 32" inseam, and this dress hit my thigh in just the right place, right in the middle (~4" above the knee cap). Very happy with my choice!