This is a beautiful dress, but the fit is too small on the waistline.I'm usually anxious to buy clothes, especially dresses, on-line. But I have bought and enjoyed Jessica Howard dresses for many years so I knew I'd be happy. The 12P dress fit perfectly on my 5', 135 lb, frame. The fabric is very nice. Great brand that never disappoints.As a plus-size woman, it is often hard to find a nice dress for a dress-up occasion, but I usually have good luck with Jessica Howard dresses. I ordered this one in navy in my usual size, 18W, and it fit well and was comfortable. I wore it to an office Christmas party and a New Year’s Eve dance and got compliments both places! I like it so well that I’ve ordered the same dress in periwinkle for an upcoming Valentine’s Dance.I’m 5’ 2”, 135#, very short waisted and an apple shape who refuses to squeeze into shapewear and isn’t remotely a bling wearer but has a dd getting married in May. This Is The One! I’ve tried & returned soooo many other dresses, this one, I am hard pressed to find a con. Great fit, material weight, and color (navy).I ordered this dress to wear to a gala. I loved it and received a lot of compliments. My only complaint is although it didn't look tight, I have a wide rib cage and that's where it was tight on me. I'm 5'1" and 125. I ordered a size 6.Buena calidadThe dress is pretty and fits as expected. I bought this for less than 29 dollars, so I don't want to return it. I will take it to my tailor and have them tighten the arms and take in the shoulder area. The dress could easily sell for 80 dollars at torrid or lane bryant, so I think I got a good deal.I knew it didn't.But it'd be much better if it did.