For reference: 5'6" tall, 36DD bust, 28" waist, 37" hips, 140lbs. This dress is so beautiful, from the ruching to the ruffles. It gives a senorita vibe. The dress is true to size, but the stretch had me wanting a more snug fit. I'd recommend shapewear for this material. I'm not curvy, and I have a bit of a mummy tummy that shows, even with the ruching. Seemless underwear is recommended, too. I was able to step in and slide it over my hips without unzipping it. The bust stayed up pretty well with a strapless bra. The split in front is too high for my height, playing peekaboo with my crotch. I'll have that stitched if I keep it. It looked great with heels or flat gemstone sandals. Lastly, that red will definitely have people stopping for you. This is the most vibrant red dress I own.