This dress runs large in size; I ordered a medium and a small. I chose to wear the small and I should have ordered an extra small. The belt fit around my waist two time and I was able to tie it. I did like the ability to shorten the dress by adjusting the belt. The opening at the neck is large and the allowed the dress to hand a little off of one shoulder; which I did not mind. The beads of the dress did rub a little when sitting in one position for a extended amount of time. Over all I love this dress; I wore this dress in Las Vegas and had so many compliments. If I could buy this dress I would only in a smaller size.