This dress is really flattering and is true to the picture. Based on the photo and the measurements, it came and fit exactly as I expected. It shows off your legs and rear, and is great at camouflaging imperfections on your tummy. There was one thing about the dress I didn't like - underneath the dress at the top of the slit there is a piece of fabric that goes all the way around. This essentially keeps it from opening all the way up, which is good, but the fabric leaves a line all the way around the dress. This was slightly irritating to me b/c I do not like lines underneath my clothing, but overall, it was not that noticeable (except to me), and I got a ton of compliments on the dress. Also, my measurements for my hips were exactly the measurements given for the dress on the hip area, and I found that the dress was plenty big. It was not too tight at all and the fabric is flexible and forgiving.