I honestly don’t know how to feel about this skirt, I’m truly indifferent to it. I got an extra large and I probably could have gotten a large, but I honestly don’t think the size matters when it comes to the poof at the bottom. The poof is very big, but it tends to stay down so you don’t have to worry about it riding up. I thought with the corset straps in the middle I could be able to pull it tighter to cinch my waist even more, but it did absolutely nothing for me. I think the corset straps is more for aesthetic than functionality. If you decide to purchase, just get your regular size.