This was a back-up dress a stylist helped me pick out after another dress was unavailable. I normally wear a 4 or 6, but went with an 8 because this dress runs small. I loved everything about the dress except the small train/puddle in the back. It wasn't easy to tape up because there's a slit so I had to be very careful walking around and dancing. In 3" heels, this was the perfect length for me.