I typically wear a size 6 or 8, and i ended up wearing the size 8 due to complications in the shipment. This dress was a little loose for me in the top; the sleeves kept slipping throughout the night, but i still felt wonderful and i loved how the dress swayed with every step. Although i read that fashion tape worked for most people i used the sticky cups from victoria's secret and that worked perfectly for me. Fashion tape is the most inexpensive option though. I would definitely wear this dress again!