This is such an elegant dress with unusual details that set it apart from other black dresses. I recently wore this gown to a black tie wedding in Manhattan and got lots of compliments. I'm just shy of 5'9" and weigh 128lbs with a 32D chest, and the 38L (size 4L equivalent) fit perfectly. (I'm usually a 4-6 in dress sizes.) You'll need a steamer to get out the wrinkles from shipping, since the dress is silk. Also, it's hard to see in the pictures, but there is a panel of chiffon that runs down the side--another unusual, elegant detail. I loved wearing this dress and will definitely use RTR again in the future!