Ok so i just bought this dress for the third time. I originally bought it in a 3x because it is a tighter fitting dress, and a micro mini. I felt like I would need to size up and the 2x was sold out. It was wayyy to big. I stalked the page until I saw a 2x available (1x now sold out) and while it fit, it was still too big. After more stalking, I finally ordered the 1x, which I feel is what I should have gotten in the first place. I still have the 2x just in case, but the ruching in the front is forgiving so I don't feel like sizing up is necessary. Dress stays sold out and I can see why!