My husband lovingly rented this for me for a beautiful fall wedding. I regularly wear a size 10 and this fit perfectly. The dress is meant to be fit and snug in the hip area and hug your curves. The upper part of the garment is meant to be a blouson type of feel -- which I loved! It definitely added more comfort. I cannot imagine a tight, curve-hugging dress all over would be ideal for an event where you want to move, mingle, and dance :-) I prefer being covered in my choice of clothing. So to all women who are looking for a modest but knockout dress with a stellar color -- this one is for you. I cannot even begin to describe as to how the hot pink color is even more gorgeous in person. One thing to remember though: the back of this garment is see-through so you will definitely need a strapless, backless bra! I got mine in Target for $16 and it worked perfectly. I also matched a pair of glittery, gold shoes and the combo became double fun! Overall, I wish I owned this dress!