This actually wasn't the dress I selected for my reunion. My first choice wasn't available, because of a late return, so the stylist, Talia, sent my back up size, along with this dress. After getting over not having my first choice, I quickly fell in love with this dress, and ended up preferring it over the original! It fits beautifully, hugging every curve, while still keeping it tight. It actually felt like the material in dress was pushing my tummy in, which was great, because my initial plan was to try Spanx for the first time. The dress looked fine without Spanx. The dress feels very comfortable, and the material felt like the high-end good stuff! :-) I didn't know it at the time, but after looking at all of the reunion pictures, the dress photographs really well. It shines among the other dresses. I received many compliments throughout the night, and the compliments continued when I posted pictures on Facebook. Great dress, and great taste from my stylist. Thanks, Talia!! :-)