I am a size 8 dress usually, which typically translates to a medium. Well, I ordered a large, and it won't zip past my bust. The large is also just below mid-thigh on my 5'8" frame. I haven't decided whether to keep it and dismantle it to make a pattern or to find a shorter friend with a smaller bust (who can actually fit into it) to give it to. I find the modcloth measurement system more and more baffling and frustrating. I know all sizing isn't perfect, but I have plenty of garments which have these measurements when laid out flat which fit me with room to spare. Circumferences would be nice.

Flirty yet sophisticated, this dress is sure to impress! Suitable for the workplace to the party scene, I have never had such a versatile garment. The high neck collar adds a Victorian look to a modern dress for timeless beauty. The small back enclosure is subtle and the three navy buttons above are simply adoring! The waistband curves the body and makes the perfect hour-glass body of a woman! Words cannot explain how much I LOVE this dress from the flowing bottom to the high-neck collar. Simply splendid!!!

The dress is even cuter in person! It hits just above the knee, and is so flirty and fun! It's an adorable little dress!