The dress does run a little large; I would usually be a Small but I went with the XS. I wore this dress for 'pref night' for sorority rush and got so many compliments. The dress was in mint condition and I had no problems with any tears or stains. The only thing I would change about the dress is the sleeve. It was a little baggy but nothing hugely noticeable to anyone besides me. Overall this dress rocked and the pattern is AMAZING in person.