Like everyone else says size up. Im an XL in everything else on this damn site & while this fabric is beautiful, has just enough give, & very gothic chic NONE of that matters if I cant wear the dress. Of course the bust is never made for people over a B cup, thats life these comoanies are lazy. But the band thats supposed to be at the waist is directly under the bust on my dress. For reference Im 5'4 190