Although the 38 also fit me, I really liked the way this dress draped in the 40. (I tried on the 42 in-store as well and it was baggy and laughably long.) I'd recommend not sizing down too much, since the stretchy material has so much swing to it and the weight of the skirt will pull down and lengthen the lacy side panels (giving you longer leaner sides!). As for length - I'm 5'7" and wore the 40R with 4 and a half inch heels and still had a little drag on the back of the dress, so you'll have to be fairly tall and lean to need the L size. I wore it to a formal event and took photographs in the step-through so was really nervous about the stretchy material being see-through, but it wasn't at all. I wore a black strapless and you can't see it in any of the photos. Seamless everything below the waist recommended though. Last thought - because the fabric is thin, I thought all night that this dress would be fantastic for a formal event in warmer weather!

Lady Meux Gown

Blumarine

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Size Worn: 40R

Usual Size: 0

Height: 5' 7"

Weight: 107lbs

Bust: 32D